Explore the Family Name Korey
How common is the last name Korey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 52,403 in 2000, it dropped to 56,710 in 2010, reflecting an 8.22% decrease. The count of people with the surname Korey also fell from 372 to 360 during this period, marking a 3.23 percent drop. In terms of proportion per 100k, the surname Korey decreased by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #56,710 | -8.22% |
| Count | 372 | 360 | -3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Korey based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable diversification from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented a majority of the Koreys in both years, although their proportion declined slightly from 94.09% to 91.11%. During this time, the proportions of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black increased by 55.28% and 40.88%, respectively. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races appeared in the 2010 census data for the first time with a representation of 1.67%. No individuals with the surname Korey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 91.11% | -3.17% |
| Black | 2.96% | 4.17% | 40.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.5% | 55.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |