Tracey

Tracey Meaning & Origin

About Tracey
The surname Tracey is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the medieval given name Tracey, which itself originated from the Old French word "Tresor" meaning "treasure." The name Tracey was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tracey can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Tracey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Tracey: 8,152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.76

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tracey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Tracey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T6020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R EY1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtreΙͺsi/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tracey in Braille

Here's how to represent Tracey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Tracey in braille

How to sign the name Tracey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Tracey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Tracey in sign language

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