Explore the Family Name Jory
The meaning of Jory
1. English (Cornwall and Devon): of Norman origin, from a pet form of the personal name Jore, a northern French form of George. 2. French (southern): from the personal name Jory, the Occitan form of George.
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How common is the last name Jory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jory has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,203rd most popular name but fell to the 44,576th spot in 2010, marking an 8.19% decrease. There was also a small decline in the number of individuals with this surname, from 499 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, signifying a 3.41% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, showing that the popularity of the surname Jory has generally diminished over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #44,576 | -8.19% |
| Count | 499 | 482 | -3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jory
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jory, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some notable shifts. White people make up the majority of those with the surname, although their percentage dropped from 94.99% in 2000 to 92.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname more than doubled from 2.20% to 4.56%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races with this surname saw a slight increase, going from 1.40% to 1.45%. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of this surname among people of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native ethnicity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 92.74% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 4.56% | 107.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.45% | 3.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |