Explore the Family Name Korey
The meaning of Korey
1. Americanized form of Arabic Khoury or Khouri ‘priest’. Compare Kory and Corey. 2. American shortened and altered form of some Jewish name of Slavic origin (compare Kory).
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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% |