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

Pacer, 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 Pacer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacer in America

Pacer is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacer surname appeared 371 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 Pacer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacer 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 Pacer

The surname PACER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "pacere," which referred to a person who traveled on foot or a walker. This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who worked as messengers, couriers, or guides, roles that required extensive walking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PACER can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John le Pacere residing in Oxfordshire. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use by the 13th century and suggests that it may have been adopted even earlier.

In the 14th century, the surname PACER appeared in various medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which documented a William Pacere in Worcestershire. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332 also mentioned a John Pacer in Sussex, indicating the gradual spread of the name across different regions of England.

One notable individual bearing the surname PACER was Thomas Pacer, a merchant and alderman who lived in London during the 15th century. He was mentioned in various city records and was known for his involvement in trade and civic affairs.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Pacer, a clergyman who served as the vicar of Oxburgh in Norfolk during the 16th century. He is recorded in the parish records of the time and is believed to have been a respected member of the local community.

In the 17th century, the name PACER can be found in various parish registers and court records across England. One example is John Pacer, a landowner from Nottinghamshire who was involved in a legal dispute over property boundaries in 1642, as documented in the Nottinghamshire County Records.

During the same period, the surname PACER also appeared in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire, where a family bearing this name resided in the village of Huddersfield. Thomas Pacer, born in 1621, was a prominent member of this Yorkshire family and served as a local magistrate.

As time progressed, the surname PACER continued to be found in various English records, including church registers, census records, and legal documents. While the name may have originally been associated with a specific occupation, it eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacer

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

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

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