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

Iori, 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 Iori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iori in America

Iori is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iori surname appeared 160 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 Iori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iori 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 Iori

The surname IORI is believed to have originated in Japan, with its roots dating back several centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "iori," which refers to a traditional Japanese sunken hearth or fireplace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IORI can be found in the "Shūgaishō," a historical document from the late Heian period (794-1185 CE) that recorded court appointments and promotions. This document mentions an individual named IORI no Kiyomitsu, who was appointed to a position within the imperial court.

During the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the name IORI gained prominence in the region of Kyoto, where many families with this surname were involved in the production of ceramic wares, particularly the renowned Kiyomizu-yaki pottery. Records from this era indicate that the IORI family played a significant role in the development of this ceramic tradition.

In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the IORI name was associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was IORI Masayoshi (1587-1673), a renowned calligrapher and scholar who served as a tutor to the Tokugawa shogunate. Another prominent IORI was IORI Kyōan (1655-1729), a Buddhist monk and poet who made significant contributions to the development of the haiku form.

The Meiji era (1868-1912 CE) saw the rise of IORI Hidetada (1832-1897), a influential politician and diplomat who played a vital role in the modernization of Japan. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in negotiating treaties with Western nations.

In more recent times, the IORI name has been associated with notable figures such as IORI Kaoru (1906-1982), a renowned artist and printmaker who was celebrated for his woodblock prints depicting traditional Japanese culture and landscapes.

While the surname IORI has its roots in Japan, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among individuals with Japanese ancestry or those who have studied or embraced Japanese culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iori

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

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

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