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

Pacley, 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 Pacley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacley in America

Pacley is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacley surname appeared 105 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 Pacley.

The history of the last name Pacley

The surname Pacley is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "pacc" meaning pack or bundle, and "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing, suggesting a possible meaning of "the meadow where packs were loaded or unloaded."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert de Pacleia is mentioned. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or settlement.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1345, which mention a John Pacley. This document provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that time period.

The Pacley surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Packley Green in Warwickshire and Packley Farm in Worcestershire. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname and may have influenced its development.

Notable individuals with the Pacley surname throughout history include:

1. Sir William Pacley (c. 1480 - 1558), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Pacley (1560 - 1635), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic endeavors.
3. Elizabeth Pacley (1620 - 1678), an English Puritan writer and religious reformer, known for her influential works on theology and moral philosophy.
4. John Pacley (1712 - 1796), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
5. Margaret Pacley (1845 - 1922), a British educator and pioneering advocate for women's education, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Birmingham.

While the Pacley surname may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and connections to various regions and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacley

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

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 Pacley 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.

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

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