Explore the Family Name Lace
The meaning of Lace
1. Manx: shortened form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Chais, Manx Mac Guilley Chass ‘son of Guilley Cass’ (the curly-haired youth). Compare Leece. 2. English: probably a nickname for someone who wore braided silken laces (for tying clothing, shoes, or armor) or a braided silken belt or buckle, from Middle English, Old French las, lace ‘lace, cord, belt, clasp, buckle’, especially one made of interwoven strands of silk, threads of gold, etc. Alternatively, it may have named a lacer, a maker of such articles.
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How common is the last name Lace in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lace" experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lace was ranked 42,363rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,569th. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 482 to 469 over the same period. The proportion of people named Lace per 100,000 population decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #45,569 | -7.57% |
| Count | 482 | 469 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lace
Discussing the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Lace, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories between 2000 and 2010- both remained at zero. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 25% over the decade. The largest group, those identifying as White, slightly decreased from 88.59% in 2000 to 86.78% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 40.61%, and those identifying as Black increased by 21.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.59% | 86.78% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 5.54% | 40.61% |
| Black | 3.32% | 4.05% | 21.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 1.71% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |