STRACEY
Stracey
Stracey is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Straeca" meaning "stranger" or "foreigner". The surname has various spelling variations including Stracy, Stracie, and Stracey.
The Stracey name is most commonly found in Norfolk, a county in eastern England, where the family has resided for generations. They are known to have held estates and played a prominent role in local communities.
Historically, members of the Stracey family have been involved in various occupations such as farming, landowning, and local governance. Some have also served in the military or pursued careers in law or academia.
Notable individuals with the surname Stracey include Sir Henry Stracey, a 19th-century British Army officer who served in the Crimean War, and Sir Roger Stracey, a renowned barrister and judge in the early 20th century.
The Stracey family name continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting a rich heritage and a legacy of community involvement and public service.
There are approximately 554 people named Stracey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Stracey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Clive
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Steve
- Will
Female
- Amanda
- Anna
- Caroline
- Eleanor
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Kathryn
- Laura
- Mary
- Victoria