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

Jory, 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 Jory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jory in America

Jory is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jory surname appeared 482 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 Jory.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jory 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 Jory

The surname JORY is believed to have originated in Cornwall, England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Cornish word "jor," meaning a farmer or husbandman. The name likely referred to someone who worked the land or was involved in agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JORY surname can be found in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall from 1284, where a person named John Jory is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

The name JORY also appears in various historical documents and records from Cornwall and other parts of England throughout the centuries. For example, the Subsidy Rolls of Cornwall from 1327 include entries for individuals with the surname JORY.

In terms of notable individuals with the JORY surname, one of the earliest was John Jory, who was born in Cornwall around 1540. He was a prominent merchant and landowner during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Sir Ralph Jory, born in 1612, who served as the High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1661. He played a significant role in local government and was a respected member of the gentry.

In the 18th century, John Jory (1719-1795) was a renowned Cornish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing improvements to the steam engine and various mining machinery.

During the 19th century, Richard Jory (1833-1912) was a prominent Anglican priest and author from Cornwall. He wrote several books on religious topics and served as the vicar of several parishes in the region.

One of the most famous individuals with the JORY surname was the Cornish poet and writer, Katharine Jory (1879-1959). She was known for her poetry collections, which celebrated the beauty of the Cornish landscape and its people.

While the JORY surname originated in Cornwall, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, carried by those who migrated or emigrated from the region. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval Cornish farming communities and the agricultural heritage of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jory

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

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

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