Explore the Family Name Nacey
The meaning of Nacey
Americanized form of German Neese 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nacey in the United States?
The Nacey surname experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 63,812th in the United States but fell to 71,478th by 2010, marking a 12.01% drop. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this time frame, going from 292 to 273, a decline of 6.51%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Nacey per 100,000 residents dropped by 18.18%, moving from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #71,478 | -12.01% |
| Count | 292 | 273 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nacey
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Nacey surname, the majority of Naceys identified as White in both census years, with percentages standing at 95.55 in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.24 in 2010. The data reveals no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new representation in 2010, with 2.93% of Naceys identifying as Hispanic, not previously reported in 2000. These figures are also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.24% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |