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

Horii, 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 Horii surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horii in America

Horii is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horii surname appeared 155 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 Horii.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horii 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 Horii

The surname Horii is believed to have originated in Japan, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period of Japanese history. This name is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "hori," which means "ditch" or "trench," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with ditches or trenches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Horii surname can be found in the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), where it appears in several historical texts and records from that era. During this time, the Horii family is mentioned as being a prominent clan in the Kanto region of central Japan.

In the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE), the Horii name gained further recognition, particularly within the samurai class. Historical records indicate that there were several notable samurai warriors who bore the Horii surname during this period, including Horii Masanao (1536-1604), a skilled swordsman and military tactician.

The Edo period (1603-1868 CE) saw the Horii surname spread throughout various regions of Japan. One notable figure from this time was Horii Katsunari (1712-1792), a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912 CE), the Horii surname continued to be prominent, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. For instance, Horii Toshihiro (1866-1942) was a notable educator and proponent of modern teaching methods, while Horii Isamu (1872-1957) was a respected artist known for his woodblock prints and paintings.

In more recent history, the Horii surname has been associated with several notable figures, such as Horii Tomohiro (1942-2022), a celebrated film director and screenwriter known for his works exploring social and cultural themes, and Horii Yukinori (born 1964), a renowned manga artist and game designer best known for creating the popular Dragon Quest video game series.

Throughout its history, the Horii surname has been found in various regions of Japan, with concentrations in areas such as Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu. While the name has maintained its distinct Japanese roots, it has also gained recognition internationally, particularly among individuals with Japanese ancestry living abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horii

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

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

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