Explore the Family Name Horey
The meaning of Horey
English: nickname for someone with at least one gray eye, from Middle English hor(e) ‘gray’ + eie, egh(e) ‘eye’ (Old English hār + ēage).
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How common is the last name Horey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Horey has seen a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Horey was ranked as the 91,404th most common surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had slipped slightly to a rank of 93,125. Despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 187 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, showing a growth rate of approximately 5.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #93,125 | -1.88% |
| Count | 187 | 197 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horey
The ethnic identity associated with the Horey surname has also shifted, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 86.10% of people with the Horey surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 81.73% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.74% to 4.57%. The most considerable change was observed among those identifying as Black, which jumped from 6.95% in 2000 to 10.15% in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 46.04%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Horey surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 81.73% | -5.08% |
| Black | 6.95% | 10.15% | 46.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.57% | 22.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |