Summary

The surname TRACEY is of French origin and is derived from the word 'tracier' which means 'to trace or track'. It is believed to have originated as a occupational name for someone who worked as a tracker or a tracer of animals or people. Its history can be traced back to medieval times.
There are
8152
Traceys in the USA
Tracey is the
4359th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tracey

Williamde

One of the knights involved in the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170.

JohnTracy

An influential English politician during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century.

SpencerTracy

An American actor known for his versatile performances and winner of two Academy Awards for Best Actor.

JimTracy

A professional baseball player and manager, known for his successful coaching career in Major League Baseball.

JohnTracey

A British astronaut who served as a payload specialist on two Space Shuttle missions.

Tracey Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Tracey has origins in Ireland and England.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Tracey is most commonly found in Ireland, England, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname Tracey include Tracy, Tracye, Treacy, and Treacey.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Tracey have occurred during various periods and in different places. Some notable instances include migration to the United States during the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th century, immigration to England for work opportunities during the Industrial Revolution, and migration to urban areas within Ireland for employment prospects in the late 20th century.