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Landry History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables World Ranking

Ireland United States Canada New Zealand

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Suggested Reading Citations

Landry History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France
Ireland

Landry is an old Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who was a person or officer who was in charge of washing derived from the Middle English word "lavendrie." 1 2

However other source disagree. One course claims the name is a "descendant of Landry (country, powerful)" 3 and another claims the name is from the "Anglo-Saxon, a landríca, specifically a ‘lord of the manor,’ ‘landlord,’ ‘ local magnate.’ " 4

Early Origins of the Landry family

The surname Landry was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where Landri and Landricus were registered. 5 Later, Gerard Landri was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Devon in 1198. In Lincolnshire, Willelmus filius Landrei was registered in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1219 and later in Somerset, Ricardus de la Lavendaria was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1219. Again in Somerset, Robert de la Lauendrie was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1278. 1

In Somerset, we found these early entries, 1 Edward III (during the reign of King Edward III): William le Lavender, Somerset; and Roger atte Louendrye, Somerset. 6

"This surname has crossed the Atlantic and flourishes in the States, although all but extinct in England." 2

Early History of the Landry family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Landry research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1086 is included under the topic Early Landry History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Landry Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore, spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Landry has been recorded under many different variations, including Landry, Landray, Landrey, Laundry and others.

Early Notables of the Landry family

Distinguished members of the family include

Landry of Devon

Landry World Ranking

In the United States, the name Landry is the 695^th most popular surname with an estimated 42,279 people with that name. 7 However, in Canada, the name Landry is ranked the 48^th most popular surname with an estimated 38,960 people with that name. 8 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Landry is the 35^th popular surname. 9 France ranks Landry as 1,200^th with 4,628 people. 10

Migration of the Landry family to Ireland

Some of the Landry family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Landry migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Landry or a variant listed above:

Landry Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

James Landry, who arrived in Georgia in 1738 11
John Landry, aged 3, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1755 11
John Landry, aged 39, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1755 11
Jolour Landry, who landed in South Carolina in 1755 11
Francis Landry, aged 6, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1755 11
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Landry Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Baptiste Landry, who settled in New Orleans La. in 1820
G Landry, aged 28, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1830 11

Landry Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. Arthur E. Landry, (b. 1880), aged 23, Cornish mason travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 26th September 1903 en route to Cleveland, Ohio, USA 12

Landry migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Landry Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Guillaume Landry, who arrived in Quebec in 1659 from Perche, on the southern borders of Normandy
Guillaume Landry, son of Mathurin and Damienne, who married Gabrielle Barré, daughter of Jacques and Judith, in Quebec on 14th October 1659 13
Antoine Landry, son of René and Marie, who married Marie Thibodeau, daughter of Pierre and Jeanne, in Port-Royal, Acadia in 1681 13
Claude Landry, son of Guillaume and Gabrielle, who married Angélique Vérieul, daughter of Nicolas and Marguerite, in Sainte-Famille, Quebec on 17th August 1688 13

Landry Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Claude Landry, son of Claude and Catherine, who married Madeleine-Marguerite Doucet, daughter of Jean and Françoise, in Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia on 8th February 1712 13
Charles Landry, son of Claude and Angélique, who married Marie-Madeleine Legrapt, daughter of Charles and Marie-Madeleine, in Saint-François-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 25th November 1715 13
Louis-Hyacinthe Landry, son of Claude and Angélique, who married Geneviève Migneron, daughter of Jean and Marie-Françoise, in Ile-Dupas, Quebec on 9th February 1722 13
Pierre Landry, son of Claude and Marguerite, who married Cécile Robichaud, daughter of Alexandre and Marie-Anne, in Port-Royal, Acadia on 14th January 1726 13
Augustin Landry, son of Claude and Angélique, who married Angélique Guyon, daughter of Jean and Marie, in Saint-François-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 25th November 1729 13
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Landry migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Landry Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Daniel Landry, (b. 1860), aged 18, Cornish farm labourer departing on 11th October 1878 aboard the ship "Piako" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 5th March 1879 14

Contemporary Notables of the name Landry (post 1700) +

Jeffrey Martin "Jeff" Landry (b. 1970), American former politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana (2011-2013)
LaRon Louis Landry (b. 1984), American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts
Dawan Frank Landry (b. 1982), American football strong safety for the New York Jets
Gregory Paul "Greg" Landry (b. 1946), former American NFL football player and coach
Marcus Landry (b. 1985), American professional basketball player
Carl Christopher Landry (b. 1983), American professional basketball player
C. Kevin Landry (1944-2013), American financial executive, CEO of TA Associates (1989–2012), Chairman (2007–2012)
Thomas Wade "Tom" Landry (1924-2000), American football player and coach inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990; during his 29 year tenure with the Dallas Cowboys he won two Super Bowl titles, five NFC titles and 13 Divisional titles
Ali Landry (b. 1973), American model and actress best known as the 1996 Miss USA
Daniel Joseph "Dan" Landry (b. 1970), former American Olympic volleyball player
... (Another 20 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Landry family +

Halifax Explosion

Mrs. Annie Landry (1894-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 15
Mr. Michael Landry (1894-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 15
Master Clarence Landry (1916-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 15

SS Southern Cross

Mr. John Landry (1877-1914), Newfoundlander from New Chelsea who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found

USS Arizona

Mr. James Joseph Landry Jr., American Baker Second Class from Massachusetts, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 16

Citations +

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Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
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"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
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Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html