Explore the Family Name Jore
The meaning of Jore
1. French: from the personal name Jore, a northern French form of George. 2. Norwegian: variant of Jorde. 3. Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha habitational name from a village called Jor in Raigarh district. 4. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Jore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jore has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854th, and by 2010, it had risen to 66,553rd, marking a 4.73% improvement in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 262 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a 13.36% increase. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #66,553 | 4.73% |
| Count | 262 | 297 | 13.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jore
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Jore also showed shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While in 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Hispanic, data from 2010 shows respective proportions of 4.38%, 2.69%, and 5.72% under these categories. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 94.66% in 2000 to 84.85% in 2010. The category of Black showed a decrease, from 1.91% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No information was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 84.85% | -10.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Black | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |