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

Hori, 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 Hori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hori in America

Hori is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hori surname appeared 711 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 Hori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hori 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 Hori

The surname Hori has its origins in Japan, with records dating back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Japanese word "hori," which means "digger" or "ditch-maker." This occupation-based surname was initially given to those who worked as ditch diggers or excavators.

During the Heian period (794-1185), the name Hori appeared in several ancient Japanese texts and records, indicating its prevalence among the working class. One notable individual from this era was Hori no Yoshikado, a skilled architect and carpenter who played a significant role in the construction of the Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto, in the 11th century.

As Japan transitioned into the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Hori surname gained further recognition. Hori Toki, a prominent samurai and military commander, fought alongside Minamoto no Yoritomo during the Genpei War. He later became a trusted advisor to Yoritomo and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Hori family continued to hold influential positions. Hori Hidemasa, a renowned tea master and calligrapher, was highly respected for his artistic talents and contributions to the tea ceremony culture.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hori surname spread across Japan, with several notable figures emerging. Hori Naoyuki (1701-1763) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism.

Another prominent individual from this era was Hori Kansai (1688-1757), a skilled painter and calligrapher who gained recognition for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints depicting the Edo culture and lifestyle.

In more recent history, Hori Tatsuo (1904-1986) was a renowned Japanese author and playwright who explored themes of social injustice and human nature in his works.

While the surname Hori has its roots in Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Japanese diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hori

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

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 Hori 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 Hori 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 Hori was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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