Explore the Family Name Drace
The meaning of Drace
Possibly an Americanized form of North German and Dutch Drees.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Drace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Drace has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Drace was ranked 52,077th most popular surname and dropped to 64,721st by 2010, marking a 24.28% decline in rank. The number of people with the Drace surname also decreased during this period, moving from 375 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, an 18.13% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Drace per 100,000 people fell by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #64,721 | -24.28% |
| Count | 375 | 307 | -18.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drace
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Drace has also seen changes over the decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. For individuals carrying this surname, the prevalence of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity increased from 1.33% to 1.95% between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 96.53% to 92.18%. Notably, there was a rise in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity from 0% in 2000 to 3.91% in 2010. No change was observed in those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaska Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 92.18% | -4.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 1.95% | 46.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |