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UK surname

Jory

A locational surname indicating a person from the French village of Jouy.

In the 1881 census there were 364 people recorded with the Jory surname, ranking it #8,525 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 332, ranked #13,706, down from #8,525 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Illogan, St Agnes and Gwithian. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall and Plymouth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jory is 370 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 8.8%.

1881 census count

364

Ranked #8,525

Modern count

332

2016, ranked #13,706

Peak year

1999

370 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jory had 364 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,525 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 332 in 2016, ranked #13,706.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 364 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Jory surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jory surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jory surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Jory over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 289 #7,860
1861 historical 190 #12,520
1881 historical 364 #8,525
1891 historical 302 #11,058
1901 historical 323 #11,065
1911 historical 364 #9,985
1997 modern 349 #12,197
1998 modern 356 #12,399
1999 modern 370 #12,124
2000 modern 351 #12,534
2001 modern 348 #12,419
2002 modern 361 #12,337
2003 modern 342 #12,627
2004 modern 343 #12,616
2005 modern 319 #13,275
2006 modern 309 #13,633
2007 modern 316 #13,566
2008 modern 325 #13,406
2009 modern 343 #13,168
2010 modern 346 #13,352
2011 modern 339 #13,404
2012 modern 335 #13,408
2013 modern 343 #13,372
2014 modern 340 #13,554
2015 modern 338 #13,527
2016 modern 332 #13,706

Geography

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Where Jorys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Illogan, St Agnes, Gwithian, Redruth and Wendron. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall and Plymouth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Illogan Cornwall
2 St Agnes Cornwall
3 Gwithian Cornwall
4 Redruth Cornwall
5 Wendron Cornwall

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 049 Cornwall
2 Plymouth 026 Plymouth
3 Cornwall 053 Cornwall
4 Plymouth 027 Plymouth
5 Plymouth 029 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jory

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jory surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jory

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jory, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Jory surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Jory household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Jory is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jory is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jory falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jory is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jory, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

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1881 census detail

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Jory families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jory surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cornwall leads with 247 Jorys recorded in 1881 and an index of 58.40x.

County Total Index
Cornwall 247 58.40x
Devon 52 6.69x
Middlesex 33 0.88x
Channel Islands 17 15.36x
Northumberland 6 1.08x
Yorkshire 6 0.16x
Kent 5 0.39x
Glamorgan 4 0.61x
Monmouthshire 4 1.48x
Surrey 3 0.16x
Staffordshire 2 0.16x
Dorset 1 0.41x
Hertfordshire 1 0.39x
Royal Navy 1 2.25x
Shropshire 1 0.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Gwennap in Cornwall leads with 41 Jorys recorded in 1881 and an index of 513.78x.

Place Total Index
Gwennap 41 513.78x
Illogan 28 250.00x
Helston 21 477.27x
Plymouth St Andrew 19 31.72x
St Peter Port 17 83.01x
Redruth 11 91.97x
Cardinham 10 2564.10x
Newlyn 10 552.49x
St Agnes 10 168.92x
Tetcott 10 2941.18x
Truro St Mary 10 281.69x
Phillack 9 164.84x
Chelsea London 8 7.11x
Madron Penzance 8 52.02x
North Bovey 8 1428.57x
Wendron 8 136.29x
St Germans 7 237.29x
Stoke Damerel 7 12.86x
Falmouth 6 40.08x
Kensington London 6 2.89x
Linthorpe 6 27.16x
Shoreditch London 6 3.70x
South Charlton 6 3750.00x
Blisland 5 704.23x
Kea 5 158.73x
Luxulyan 5 354.61x
Perranarworthal 5 354.61x
Chatham 4 11.41x
Crantock 4 909.09x
Hackney London 4 1.91x
Kenwyn 4 36.17x
Llantrisant 4 24.39x
St Marylebone London 4 2.01x
Tywardreath 4 147.06x
Bromley London 3 3.65x
Christchurch 3 35.93x
Compton 3 576.92x
St Ive 3 110.70x
St Stephen In Brannel 3 77.72x
St Teath 3 117.65x
Withiel 3 576.92x
Constantine 2 81.30x
Devonport 2 22.37x
Forrabury 2 526.32x
Harborne 2 4.95x
Lanivet 2 151.52x
Liskeard 2 28.25x
Paul 2 26.04x
Shebbear 2 170.94x
St Blazey 2 53.91x
St Cleer 2 54.50x
St Stephen 2 133.33x
Aberystruth 1 4.20x
Bengeo 1 33.44x
Camberwell 1 0.42x
Camborne 1 5.74x
East Stonehouse 1 6.53x
Gillingham 1 3.81x
Gorran 1 84.03x
Lambeth 1 0.31x
Lanteglos 1 51.02x
Lewannick 1 121.95x
Newington 1 0.72x
Paddington London 1 0.73x
Poole St James 1 10.86x
Royal Navy 1 2.63x
Shrewsbury St Mary 1 7.85x
St Austell 1 6.92x
St Columb Minor 1 28.17x
St Martin In Fields 1 4.47x
Stratton 1 43.67x
Warleggan 1 344.83x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jory surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 30
Elizabeth 27
Ann 13
Jane 12
Eliza 10
Emily 9
Annie 8
Caroline 6
Ellen 6
Sarah 5
Susan 5
Bessie 4
Catherine 4
Emma 4
Alice 3
Florence 3
Lucy 3
Lydia 3
Margaret 3
Anne 2
Beatrice 2
Grace 2
Julia 2
Louisa 2
Marion 2
Martha 2
Rebecca 2
Ruth 2
Amelia 1
Amy 1
Benson 1
Betsy 1
Clara 1
Claudia 1
Edith 1
Emely 1
Eth.Jane 1
Evalinda 1
Evelena 1
Fanny 1
Harriett 1
Helena 1
Henrietta 1
Jemmia 1
Katherine 1
Katie 1
Laura 1
Lavinia 1
Mabela 1
Viney 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jory surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 35
John 21
James 16
Joseph 8
Thomas 8
Charles 7
Richard 6
George 5
Henry 5
Arthur 4
Edward 4
Edwin 4
Francis 3
Nicholas 3
Philip 3
Frank 2
Fred 2
Frederick 2
Fredrick 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Hugh 2
Samuel 2
Willm. 2
Wm. 2
Agustus 1
Albert 1
Bengamine 1
Bernard 1
Edmund 1
Ernest 1
Fredk. 1
Harold 1
Hubert 1
Jonathon 1
Josph.H. 1
Mark 1
Ralph 1
Reginald 1
Robert 1
Simon 1

FAQ

Jory surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jory surname in 1881?

In 1881, 364 people were recorded with the Jory surname. That placed it at #8,525 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jory surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 332 in 2016. That gives Jory a modern rank of #13,706.

What does the Jory surname mean?

A locational surname indicating a person from the French village of Jouy.

What does the Jory map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jory bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.