Explore the Family Name Gracy
The meaning of Gracy
Altered form of Gracie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gracy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gracy has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 34,459th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 40,976th place. This marks an 18.91% decline in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 622 in 2000 to 532 in 2010, a reduction of 14.47%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Gracy per 100,000 population declined by 21.74%, from 0.23 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #40,976 | -18.91% |
| Count | 622 | 532 | -14.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gracy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gracy experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this name identify as white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 87.46% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, rising from 0.96% to 3.38%, a change of 252.08%. The proportion of people with the Gracy surname who identify as Black grew marginally from 9.00% to 9.40%. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as two or more races in either year. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, from 1.13% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.46% | 85.15% | -2.64% |
| Black | 9% | 9.4% | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 3.38% | 252.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |