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

Terrace, 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 Terrace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Terrace in America

Terrace is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Terrace surname appeared 177 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 Terrace.

We can also compare 2010 data for Terrace 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 Terrace

The surname "Terrace" is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "terrasse," which means "a raised level piece of ground" or "a flat roof." The name was likely given to those who lived near or worked on a terrace or terraced land.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "de la Terrace" or "atte Terrace" in various English records and documents. This indicates that the name was originally a descriptive byname referring to someone's place of residence or occupation.

One of the earliest known instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1268, which mentions a "John de la Terrace." The Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 also lists a "William atte Terrace."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Terras," "Terrasse," and "Terrys." A notable example is John Terrys, a member of the Guild of Cordwainers (shoemakers) in London, who was recorded in the city's records in 1376.

During the Tudor period, the name was found in several historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1524, which listed a "Richard Terrace." In the same century, a notable figure with this surname was William Terrace (c. 1520-1587), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with individuals like Thomas Terrace (1621-1678), a respected clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stockton-on-Tees. Another notable figure was John Terrace (1655-1715), a successful lawyer and judge who served as the Recorder of Derby.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Terrace surname continued to be recorded in various parts of England. Some notable bearers of the name include Sir Thomas Terrace (1749-1825), a British naval officer and Member of Parliament, and James Terrace (1789-1856), a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London.

Throughout its history, the surname "Terrace" has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting its origins as a descriptive byname related to the landscape or living conditions of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Terrace

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

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

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