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

Gracie, 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 Gracie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gracie in America

Gracie is the 27228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gracie surname appeared 888 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 Gracie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gracie 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 Gracie

The surname Gracie originated from the Norman French personal name Grace, which was derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was commonly bestowed upon children as a symbol of divine grace and favor. The Gracie surname can be traced back to the 12th century in Scotland, where it was first recorded in the Renfrewshire region.

During the Middle Ages, the Gracie surname was prominent in various regions of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire. It was associated with several noble families, including the Gracies of Kelvington, who were landowners in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gracie surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homages rendered to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners. In this document, the name appears as "Grecy" and "Gracy."

In the 15th century, the Gracie family played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Sir John Gracie, a notable figure from this period, was knighted for his bravery in defending the town of Kilwinning against the English forces in 1489.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Gracie have achieved prominence. One such figure was William Gracie (1504-1573), a Scottish theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the Scottish Reformation. Another notable Gracie was Archibald Gracie (1755-1829), a Scottish-American merchant and real estate developer who founded the town of Gracie, New York.

In the realm of sports, the Gracie family from Brazil is renowned for their contributions to the development of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Carlos Gracie (1902-1994) and his brother Hélio Gracie (1913-2009) were instrumental in popularizing this martial art and establishing the Gracie Academy, which has produced numerous world-class fighters.

Other notable individuals with the surname Gracie include Dorothy Gracie (1921-2003), a British actress known for her roles in films and television shows, and Walter Gracie (1887-1953), a Scottish professional golfer who won the U.S. Open in 1923.

The Gracie surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with numerous notable figures across various fields, from theology and real estate to sports and entertainment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gracie

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

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

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