Explore the Family Name Trace
The meaning of Trace
English (Devon): variant of Tracey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Trace in the United States?
The surname "Trace" has seen a slight drop in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 23,922nd, but by 2010, it had slipped to 25,226th, a decrease of 5.45%. The overall count of people with this surname also fell slightly, from 985 in 2000 to 982 in 2010, a drop of 0.3%. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010, a decline of 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #25,226 | -5.45% |
| Count | 985 | 982 | -0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trace
Examining the ethnicity associated with the Trace surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 94.92% to 90.94%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, jumping from 0.81% to 2.85%, an increase of 251.85%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.32% to 2.34%, a rise of 77.27%. The percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, at 2.23% to 2.34% and 0% to 0.81%, respectively. It's important to note that Asian/Pacific Islander representation was not reported in 2000, but constituted 0.71% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 90.94% | -4.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.85% | 251.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 2.34% | 77.27% |
| Black | 2.23% | 2.34% | 4.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |