Explore the Family Name Lorey
The meaning of Lorey
1. Irish and Scottish: from Ó Labhradha, see Lavery. 2. German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Chloderich, formed with (h)lūd ‘famous’ + rīk ‘powerful, rich’ (see Lorig).
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How common is the last name Lorey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lorey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lorey ranked as the 31,389th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to the 39,659th position, representing a decrease of approximately 26.35%. The count of people with the Lorey surname also decreased from 698 in 2000 to 554 in 2010, showing a drop of 20.63%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 26.92% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #39,659 | -26.35% |
| Count | 698 | 554 | -20.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.19 | -26.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorey
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lorey according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 95.99% of those with the Lorey surname identified as White, decreasing to 93.32% in 2010. A slight increase was observed in those identifying as Black, rising from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased, going from 1.15% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, a substantial growth of 135.65%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander changed from being suppressed in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010. There was no change recorded in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 93.32% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.71% | 135.65% |
| Black | 1.86% | 2.17% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |