Explore the Family Name Nace
The meaning of Nace
1. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Naois (see McNeese). 2. Americanized form of Dutch and German Nees, Neese, or Nies.
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How common is the last name Nace in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nace has seen a moderate increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 10,049th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 9,969th position, marking an upward shift of 0.8%. During this same period, the number of people bearing the Nace surname also increased by 9.36%, from 2,958 in 2000 to 3,235 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 1.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,049 | #9,969 | 0.8% |
| Count | 2,958 | 3,235 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nace
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nace. Of those surveyed, individuals identifying as White constituted the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.38% in 2000 to 95.33% in 2010. Over the course of the decade, there were notable increases in the percentages of Black (0.81% to 1.27%), Hispanic (0.78% to 1.11%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.37% to 0.49%) identities associated with the surname. Despite a decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 0.61% to 0.49%, there was a growth in those identifying with two or more races from 1.05% to 1.30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.33% | -1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.3% | 23.81% |
| Black | 0.81% | 1.27% | 56.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.11% | 42.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.49% | -19.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.49% | 32.43% |