Find out how popular the last name Gyori is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gyori.

Gyori, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gyori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gyori in America

Gyori is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gyori surname appeared 192 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gyori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gyori to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gyori

The surname GYORI is of Hungarian origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "győr," which refers to the city of Győr in northwestern Hungary, situated on the banks of the Danube River.

The name GYORI likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer or their ancestors hailed from the city of Győr or its surrounding region. In medieval times, it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GYORI can be found in the Váradi Regestrum, a 13th-century collection of legal records from the Diocese of Várad (modern-day Oradea, Romania). This document contains references to individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its widespread use during that period.

In the 14th century, the GYORI name appeared in various Hungarian chronicles and historical records, often associated with prominent figures from the region. For instance, János Győri (1272-1345) was a renowned jurist and judge who served as the Chief Justice of Hungary during the reign of King Charles I.

Another notable bearer of the GYORI surname was István Győri (1505-1572), a Hungarian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Raab (now Győr) from 1550 until his death. He played a pivotal role in the Counter-Reformation efforts in Hungary during the 16th century.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the GYORI name was also found in various Hungarian noble families, indicating their connection to the city of Győr or its surrounding areas. One such family was the Győri-Széchenyi family, which produced several influential figures, including Count István Széchenyi (1791-1860), a renowned statesman, reformer, and one of the greatest proponents of modernization in Hungary.

In the realm of literature, the GYORI surname is associated with Mihály Győri (1835-1900), a Hungarian poet and writer who gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Hungarian countryside and rural life.

While the GYORI surname has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historic city of Győr and its surroundings, where it has been a prominent name for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gyori

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gyori.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gyori was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gyori has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gyori was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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