Explore the Family Name Pacey
The meaning of Pacey
English (of Norman origin): habitational name, probably from Pacy-sur-Eure, though some families may alternatively have come from other similarly named places elsewhere in Normandy and Picardy, such as Pacé in Alençon or Passais (both Orne), Paisy or any of several places called Passy (Aisne), or from places so named in other parts of France. The surname is first recorded in England, as de Peissi, in the 12th century.
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How common is the last name Pacey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pacey slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,622nd in terms of frequency, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 43,811th spot, representing a decline of 7.85%. The actual count of people with this last name also dropped from 507 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, a decrease of 2.96%. The presence of the surname Pacey per 100,000 people also declined by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #43,811 | -7.85% |
| Count | 507 | 492 | -2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pacey
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pacey. In 2000, 96.06% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.11% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black all experienced an increase from zero in 2000 to 1.02%, 2.44%, and 1.83% respectively in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races dropped from 1.78% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 94.11% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |