GRACEY
Gracey
Gracey is a surname of British origin, widely distributed in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The name is thought to have derived from the medieval female given name "Grace", which comes from the Latin word "gratia" meaning "grace" or "God's favor". The addition of the suffix "-y" signifies "son of", creating the surname Gracey to denote "son of Grace".
The Gracey surname has been recorded in historical documents dating back several centuries. It is most commonly found in Northern Ireland and Scotland, especially in regions such as County Antrim and Lanarkshire. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world.
Several notable individuals have borne the surname Gracey. One such example is George Gracey, a British military officer who served in various campaigns during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
In contemporary times, the surname Gracey continues to be used by many families, reflecting a connection to their ancestral heritage. The diverse nature of British surnames like Gracey adds to the rich tapestry of the country's cultural and historical identity.
There are approximately 781 people named Gracey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,945th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Gracey.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Patrick
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ailsa
- Anita
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
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