Explore the Family Name Andary
The meaning of Andary
Arabic (Lebanon): habitational name from Aïn Dâra, a place in Lebanon. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Andary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Andary has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname, with a total of 320 individuals carrying it. Ten years later, in 2010, despite its rank dropping slightly to 61,297, there was a subtle growth in count to 328 individuals bearing the surname, marking a change of 2.5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #61,297 | -3.64% |
| Count | 320 | 328 | 2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Andary
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Andary, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White heritage. In both 2000 and 2010, over 91% of those with the Andary surname identified as White, showing a minimal increase from 91.25% to 91.77% over the decade. The next highest percentage is attributed to those identifying as Black, which saw a significant increase from 1.56% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. Individuals with this surname who identify as being of two or more races decreased slightly, while those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 91.77% | 0.57% |
| Black | 1.56% | 3.35% | 114.74% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 2.74% | -12.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 1.52% | -30.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |