Explore the Family Name Hori
The meaning of Hori
Japanese: written 堀 ‘moat’. It is found mostly in central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands. One noble family, descended from the Fujiwara, resided in Mino (now part of Gifu prefecture). Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Kazuo, Osamu, Hiroshi, Kazutoshi, Kotaro, Makoto, Mayumi, Satoru, Takayuki, Takeo, Tsugio, Yoshihiro.
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How common is the last name Hori in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hori saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The overall rank dropped from 29,696 to 32,365, marking an 8.99% decline in popularity. In terms of count, there was a 4.95% reduction in the number of people with the Hori last name, moving from 748 individuals in 2000 to 711 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #32,365 | -8.99% |
| Count | 748 | 711 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hori
Looking at the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the most common ethnic identity associated with the surname Hori is Asian/Pacific Islander, though its representation decreased slightly from 81.28% in 2000 to 73.84% in 2010. During the same period, there were increases in other ethnicities. Individuals identifying as Two or more races grew by 39.24%, while those identifying as White increased by 25.46%. There was also a significant rise in the Hispanic demographic, with a growth of 102.99%. However, there were no representatives from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities recorded for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.28% | 73.84% | -9.15% |
| Two or More Races | 8.69% | 12.1% | 39.24% |
| White | 7.62% | 9.56% | 25.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 4.08% | 102.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |