Landrys

Landrys is a surname of French origin that is commonly treated as a variant or plural form of the surname Landry. It is used as a family name in various regions and can indicate a lineage connected to a Landry family rather than representing a separate root.

The base name Landry is historically found in France and among French-speaking communities, where it has been used as both a given name and a surname. Landrys may arise through patronymic formation or as an anglicized plural of Landry, reflecting how spelling and pronunciation shifted as families moved between regions and languages. Spelling variants commonly related to this name include Landry, Landrey, and Landree, among others.

Geographically, Landrys is notably associated with North American populations influenced by French heritage. In the United States, the name is often linked to Louisiana's Cajun and Acadian communities, a product of historical migrations. In Canada, it appears in provinces with strong Francophone traditions such as Quebec and New Brunswick. The surname is also present in France and in other countries where French-speaking families settled, contributing to a dispersed but recognizable lineage.

Because Landrys is a relatively common family name, it appears among numerous individuals rather than pointing to a single notable person. For broader context or lists of notable people with related surnames, see Landry as a closely related name.