Explore the Family Name Khor
The meaning of Khor
Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許, see Xu 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Khor in the United States?
The surname Khor has seen a marked increase in popularity within the United States over the past decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Khor was ranked the 94,227th most popular surname, with approximately 180 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 72,771st position with a count of 267, marking a 22.77% rise in ranking and a 48.33% increase in the total count. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Khor per 100k people also increased by 28.57% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #72,771 | 22.77% |
| Count | 180 | 267 | 48.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Khor
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Khor identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw an increase from 79.44% in 2000 to 82.02% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races decreased significantly from 10.00% to 3.75%, while the percentage of Whites decreased slightly from 6.11% to 4.87%. The Black community saw an increase from 4.44% in 2000 to 8.24% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Khor identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 79.44% | 82.02% | 3.25% |
| Black | 4.44% | 8.24% | 85.59% |
| White | 6.11% | 4.87% | -20.29% |
| Two or More Races | 10% | 3.75% | -62.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |