Explore the Family Name Andry
The meaning of Andry
French: 1. northern variant of André (see Andre). This surname is also found in Britain. 2. from an Old French personal name of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements and ‘(the uttermost) end (of a sword)’ + rīc ‘power’. Some characteristic forenames: French Allain, Armand, Emile, Alcide, Christophe, Marcel, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Andry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Andry has seen a slight decrease in its overall popularity in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked the 22,688th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dipped to 23,084th, marking a 1.75% decrease. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Andry surname increased from 1,057 to 1,107, an increase of 4.73%. However, when looking at the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population, there was a slight decrease of 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #23,084 | -1.75% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,107 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Andry
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Andry surname. The largest group identified as White, increasing by 3.31% from 64.71% in 2000 to 66.85% in 2010. The second-largest group identified as Black, though this group saw a decrease of 9.66%, dropping from 29.80% in 2000 to 26.92% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose notably by 35.56%, albeit from a smaller base figure of 1.80% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase from 2.46% to 2.80%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.71% | 66.85% | 3.31% |
| Black | 29.8% | 26.92% | -9.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 2.8% | 13.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.44% | 35.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |