Explore the Family Name Terrace
The meaning of Terrace
Scottish: variant of Terris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Terrace in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights that the popularity of the surname Terrace decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Terrace was ranked 90,652nd in terms of commonality and slipped to a ranking of 101,737th by 2010, representing a decline of approximately 12.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, with a total of 189 people bearing the name Terrace in 2000 compared to 177 in 2010, marking a drop of about 6.35%. This trend saw the proportion of Terrace bearers per 100,000 people reduce by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #101,737 | -12.23% |
| Count | 189 | 177 | -6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Terrace
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Terrace, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority link to white ethnicity, though it has slightly decreased over the decade. In 2000, about 87.83% of Terrace bearers identified as white and the figure marginally reduced to 87.01% in 2010. The percentage of those associating with Hispanic ethnicity increased by a significant 30.46%, reaching 6.21% in 2010. At the same time, the proportion of Terrace bearers identifying as Black reduced by 11.02% to 5.65% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories maintained a consistent 0% throughout the decade, suggesting negligible or no presence within the Terrace family.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.83% | 87.01% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 6.21% | 30.46% |
| Black | 6.35% | 5.65% | -11.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |