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

Stace, 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 Stace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stace in America

Stace is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stace surname appeared 255 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 Stace.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stace 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 Stace

The surname STACE has its origins in England, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is thought to derive from the Old English word 'stæc', meaning a stake or post, and may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent stake or post.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Stace. The surname is also found in various other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which lists a Robert Stace.

The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the name may have originated as a place name, perhaps referring to a location marked by a prominent stake or post.

In the 16th century, the name was sometimes spelled as 'Stacey' or 'Stacie', but the spelling 'Stace' appears to have been the most common form. One notable bearer of the name was Walter Stace (c.1501-1572), who was a member of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in London.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Michael Stace (c.1585-1668), who was a wealthy merchant and benefactor in the city of Southampton. He donated funds for the construction of a free school in the city, which became known as the Stace Free School.

In the 18th century, the name STACE is associated with the renowned English poet and essayist, William Stace (1714-1776). He was born in Derbyshire and is best known for his poetic works, including 'The Pleasures of Poetry' and 'The Odes of Anacreon'.

Another notable figure was Sir Walter Stace (1776-1854), who was a British naval officer and served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his distinguished service and later became an MP for Ipswich.

During the 19th century, one of the most prominent bearers of the surname was Sir Michael Stace (1820-1892), who was a successful businessman and philanthropist in London. He founded the Stace Institute, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stace

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

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

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