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

Jore, 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 Jore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jore in America

Jore is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jore surname appeared 297 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 Jore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jore 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 Jore

The surname Jore has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "jora," which means "pair" or "couple." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or lineage that had twins or was closely associated with the concept of duality.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals or families who had a connection to the trading of goods or the production of textiles, as the word "jora" was also used to refer to pairs of items like shoes or clothing.

One of the earliest known records of the Jore surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This text mentions a certain Malik Jore, who was a landowner and administrator in the region of present-day Haryana.

As the Mughal Empire expanded and trade routes flourished, the Jore surname began to spread across the subcontinent. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with the Jore surname serving in the armies of various Mughal rulers, indicating their involvement in military affairs.

During the British colonial period in India, the Jore surname gained further recognition. One notable figure was Sardar Jore Singh (1770-1832), a military leader and statesman from the Punjab region. He played a crucial role in the formation of the Sikh Empire and was instrumental in the conquest of several territories.

Another prominent individual with the Jore surname was Lala Jore Mal (1812-1890), a renowned banker and philanthropist from Lahore. He established one of the earliest modern banking institutions in the region and was known for his generous contributions towards educational and charitable causes.

In the 20th century, the Jore surname continued to be associated with influential figures. Dr. Jore Singh Khera (1920-2002) was a renowned mathematician and academic from Punjab, who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University.

While the Jore surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insights into the origin, evolution, and notable bearers of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jore

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

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

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