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

Yori, 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 Yori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yori in America

Yori is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yori surname appeared 283 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 Yori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yori 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 Yori

The surname Yori finds its origins in Italy, where it first appeared around the medieval period. Its roots trace back to the regions of northern Italy, particularly in areas such as Piedmont and Lombardy. The name Yori likely derives from a diminutive or variation of the given name Giorgio, the Italian equivalent of George, which itself means "farmer" or "earthworker" from the Greek Georgios.

In historical records, the surname Yori appears in documents dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These records often detail land transactions and local municipal activities, indicating that individuals with the Yori surname were involved in community leadership or agricultural management. For example, an early mention of a Giovanni Yori can be found in a land deed from 1324 in the town of Ivrea in the Piedmont region. This demonstrates the name's deep-rooted presence in Italian society.

The Yori family name also appears in various church records from the Renaissance period. In 1487, a Matteo Yori is recorded as a prominent merchant in Milan, indicating the family’s increasing involvement in trade and commerce during this period. This aligns with the broader trends of the era, where many Italian families expanded their influence through mercantile activities.

By the 16th century, the Yori surname had spread to other parts of Italy. Historical documents from 1532 mention a Caterina Yori serving as a patron of the arts in Florence, reflecting the name’s association with cultural and intellectual endeavors of the time. The family's reach extended beyond mere commerce and into the realms of patronage and sponsorship of artistic projects.

Among the notable bearers of the surname is Ludovico Yori, born in 1602, a renowned scholar who contributed significantly to the early humanist movement in Italy. His works on classical literature and philosophy were well-regarded, and he played a crucial role in the educational reforms of his time. Ludovico Yori's writings were instrumental in the spread of Renaissance humanism throughout Europe.

A more contemporary historical figure bearing the surname is Giuseppe Yori, born in 1888, an influential figure in the Italian industrial sector. He founded several manufacturing enterprises in the Piedmont region, contributing to Italy’s industrial growth in the early 20th century. Giuseppe Yori's legacy is evident in the continued presence of Yori-named companies in the region.

The Yori surname, with its varied history spanning centuries, illustrates a rich tapestry of Italian cultural, economic, and intellectual development. Each recorded instance and bearer of the name reflects a chapter in the broader story of Italian societal progression from medieval times to the modern era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yori

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

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

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