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

Acree, 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 Acree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acree in America

Acree is the 7369th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acree surname appeared 4,519 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Acree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acree 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 Acree

The surname Acree has its origins in France, with the name first appearing in historical records from the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "acre," meaning a field or small piece of cultivated land. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a small farm or acreage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Acree can be found in the historical records of the province of Normandy in northern France, where the name was spelled "Acre" or "Acri." These records date back to the late 1200s and early 1300s, indicating that the name has a long history in this region.

As the name spread throughout France and beyond, various spellings emerged, including Acri, Acrie, and Acree. Some of these spelling variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in transcribing the name.

While there are no known references to individuals with the surname Acree in major historical works like the Domesday Book, several notable figures bearing this name can be found in more recent centuries. One such individual was Jean Acree, a French soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century, and was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name Acree appears to have been present in parts of England, possibly introduced by French emigrants or through trade and cultural exchange. One example is William Acree, born in 1734 in Staffordshire, England, who was a respected merchant and landowner.

As the name spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, several notable individuals emerged. For instance, John Acree, born in 1798 in Virginia, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Virginia General Assembly in the early 19th century.

Another individual of note was Sarah Acree, born in 1832 in Tennessee, who was a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate. She founded several schools for young women in the American South and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for women during the late 19th century.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of William Acree Jr., born in 1904 in Texas, who was a renowned chemist and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry and served as a professor at several prestigious universities, including Johns Hopkins and Stanford.

While the surname Acree may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those who worked small plots of land, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark across various fields, from military service and politics to education and scientific research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acree

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

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

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