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

Saice, 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 Saice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saice in America

Saice is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saice surname appeared 135 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 Saice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saice 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 Saice

The surname SAICE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, around the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "sæce," which means "contentious" or "quarrelsome." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a combative or argumentative personality.

The earliest known record of the name SAICE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Richard Sace is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early spelling variations of the name, including Sace, Saise, and Sayse.

In the 14th century, the name SAICE appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a person named John Seyse was listed as a taxpayer. This record further solidifies the connection between the name and its potential origins as a descriptive nickname.

The SAICE surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Sayce in Worcestershire and Sais in Gloucestershire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the surname SAICE was William Saice (1590-1662), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Ickford in Buckinghamshire. His literary works, including a collection of sermons published in 1636, provide insight into the religious and cultural landscape of the time.

Another prominent figure was John Saice (1661-1723), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was a fellow of the Royal Society and published several works on astronomical calculations and theories.

In the 19th century, Edward Saice (1821-1899) was a notable architect and surveyor from Yorkshire. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in the region, including churches and public institutions.

Henry Saice (1847-1921), born in Buckinghamshire, was a renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist. He made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of Egyptology and was a professor at the University of Oxford, where he taught for many years.

Finally, Mary Saice (1901-1987), a writer and historian from Gloucestershire, authored several books on local history and contributed to the preservation of cultural heritage in her region.

These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals bearing the surname SAICE, reflecting its long-standing presence in various regions of England and its connection to intellectual, religious, and cultural pursuits throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saice

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

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

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