Grace Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Grace Name Meaning: Derives from the female personal name 'Grace',from old French meaning 'charm','pleasantness'.

Grace was a popular surname in the middle ages.The name may have also been used as a nickname for a charming person. The first recorded spelling is that of 'Henry Grece',dated 1275.

Discover how your Grace ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Grace Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Grace family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 130
Independent 85
Female Servant 70
Labourer 51
Farmer 38
Male Servant 32
Tailor 18
Pauper 16
Shoe Maker 15
Blacksmith 14
Carpenter 12
Bricklayer 12
Clerk 11
Brick Layer 9
Smith 9
Smith Journeyman 9
Lace Maker 8
Publican 8
Cotton Hose Maker 8
Servant 8
Independant 7
Dress Maker 7
Butcher 6
Printer 6
Weaver 6

Grace Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Grace 100% 33,360
2 Grice 80% 22,073
3 Garcia 33% 1,222
4 Groce 80% 1,190
5 Gracie 83% 579
6 Greece 67% 573
7 Gorce 60% 151
8 Greecoe 57% 127

Did you know?

The surname Grace is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Grace family