Explore the Family Name Horie
The meaning of Horie
Japanese: written 堀江 ‘moat inlet’. It is found mostly in the Tokyo and Ōsaka regions. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Maki, Shinobu, Atsushi, Harue, Hideki, Hidenori, Hideo, Hiroaki, Hiroshi, Hitoshi, Kaoru, Kazuaki.
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How common is the last name Horie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Horie saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,293rd most common surname, while by 2010 it had dropped to 72,332nd place, marking a decline of around 22 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 319 to 269, a reduction of approximately 16 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 25 percent, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #72,332 | -21.99% |
| Count | 319 | 269 | -15.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horie
According to the ethnic identity data offered by the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest ethnic group associated with the surname Horie was Asian/Pacific Islander, representing about 70.63 percent of all individuals with the surname in 2010, slightly up from 70.22 percent in 2000. Those identified as having two or more races increased significantly, from 5.96 percent in 2000 to 8.92 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 4.46 percent in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a drop from 15.67 percent to 12.64 percent, and those identifying as Black also declined from 4.70 percent to 3.35 percent. No individuals with the Horie surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 70.22% | 70.63% | 0.58% |
| White | 15.67% | 12.64% | -19.34% |
| Two or More Races | 5.96% | 8.92% | 49.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.46% | 0% |
| Black | 4.7% | 3.35% | -28.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |