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

Jace, 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 Jace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jace in America

Jace is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jace surname appeared 197 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 Jace.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jace 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 Jace

The surname JACE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variation of the French name "Jacques," which was derived from the Latin name "Jacobus." This name was a popular choice among Christians in France during this period, as it was the name of one of the apostles.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname JACE can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Guillaume Jace, who was mentioned in records from the village of Rouen in 1274, and Jean Jace, who was listed in the tax rolls of the city of Rennes in 1298.

Throughout the centuries, the JACE surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Jace, Jasse, Jase, and Jache. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

In the 14th century, the JACE surname appeared in several historical records, including the Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing the JACE surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England.

One notable individual with the JACE surname was Robert Jace, a merchant and landowner who lived in the English county of Essex in the late 15th century. He was mentioned in several legal documents and land transactions from that time period.

Another prominent figure was Jacques Jace, a French Catholic priest and theologian who lived during the 16th century. He was born in Paris in 1520 and was known for his writings on religious doctrines and his involvement in the Council of Trent, a significant event in the Catholic Reformation.

In the 17th century, the JACE surname was found in various parts of Europe, including France, England, and the Netherlands. One notable bearer was Willem Jace, a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in Utrecht in 1628 and is known for his landscapes and cityscapes.

Moving into the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Jace was a French architect and engineer who was active in the mid-1700s. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Paris and other parts of France.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was Charles Jace, an English writer and journalist who was born in London in 1835. He wrote several books and articles on various topics, including history, literature, and social issues.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jace

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

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

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