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

Nace, 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 Nace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nace in America

Nace is the 9969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nace surname appeared 3,235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nace.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nace 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 Nace

The surname NACE originated in the Czech Republic during the 13th century. It was derived from the Czech word "načěti", which means "to begin" or "to start". This name was likely given to individuals who were firstborn sons or those who started a new family line.

In the early records, the name was spelled as "Nacze" or "Nacé". It is believed that the earliest known bearer of this name was a man named Jan Nacze, who lived in the village of Strážnice in the region of Moravia around 1280.

One of the earliest documented references to the NACE surname can be found in the Moravian Land Records, which date back to the 14th century. These records mention a man named Mikuláš Nace, who was a landowner in the town of Kroměříž in 1327.

In the 15th century, the name began to appear in various manuscripts and records across different regions of the Czech lands. One notable figure from this era was Václav Nace, a prominent merchant from Prague, who lived between 1440 and 1512.

As the NACE family spread across Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Natz, Natze, and Nacé. In the 16th century, a German branch of the family emerged, and the name was spelled as "Natz".

One of the most famous individuals with the NACE surname was Jan Nace (1509-1572), a Czech Renaissance painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraiture.

Another notable figure was Jiří Nace (1645-1708), a Czech mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, the NACE family produced several prominent figures in the fields of law and politics. One such individual was Josef Nace (1725-1801), a Czech lawyer and judge who served as the Mayor of Prague from 1780 to 1786.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence in the field of literature. One of the most renowned writers with the NACE surname was Karel Nace (1828-1901), a Czech novelist and playwright who was known for his historical novels and plays.

Throughout history, the NACE surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scientists, lawyers, and writers. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech Republic, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nace

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

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

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