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Tracy name meaning
Last Name
30k
in the U.S.
in 2010
30k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Tracy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Tracy
User Submitted Origins
English
74%
Hebrew
15%
French
11%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Tracy is of French / Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Brave".
- According to a user from South Carolina, U.S., the name Tracy is of French origin and means "Brave, bold, Harvester".
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Tracy is of Scottish origin and means "courage".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Tracy is of German origin and means "In Prussia the name Tracy was used. It means Courageous, Strong, and the keeper of her house".
- A submission from Ghana says the name Tracy means "Courageous" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Ethiopia says the name Tracy means "War or fighter".
- A submission from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Tracy means "Fun smart gifted attractive chick" and is of American origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Tracy is of Hebrew origin and means "War like".
- A submission from Netherlands says the name Tracy means "Gift of God".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Tracy is of Kurdish origin and means "Shy, timid and non-talkative".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
Wiktionary
A Norman baronial surname from places in France, derived from a Gallo-Roman given name Thracius which referred to Thrace + the Celtic suffix *-āko (place, property). As a female given name, it is also known as a diminutive of Theresa.
- A surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional 19th century and later usage.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
- A village in Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- A sizable city in San Joaquin County, California.
- A neighborhood in the town of Wallingford, New Haven County, Connecticut.
- A ghost town in Essex Township, Kankakee County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Union Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Marion County, Iowa, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky, United States.
- A small city in Lyon County, Minnesota.
- A tiny city in Platte County, Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Laramie County, Wymong, United States.
Tracy was also found in the following language(s): French
Notable Persons Named Tracy
Notable Persons Named Tracy
Ice-T
Ice-T is a musician, rapper, actor, ceo, record producer, screenwriter, and author. His most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Ice-T was given the name Tracy Lauren Marrow on February 16th, 1958 in Newark, New Jersey, US.
Tracy McGrady
Tracy McGrady is a basketball player for the Qingdao Eagles, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs. He was most active from 1997 to 2013. Tracy was born on May 24th, 1979 in Bartow, Florida.
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman is a folk, blues rock, pop, soul, folk music, and soul music musician. Her ongoing career started in 1986. Tracy was born on March 30th, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan is a musical theatre, cringe comedy, and character comedy comedian. Tracy was given the name Tracy Jamal Morgan on November 10th, 1968 in The Bronx.
The D.O.C.
The D.O.C. is a hip hop music, gangsta rap, g-funk, and west coast hip hop rapping, songwriter, and singing. He was most active from 1988 to present. The was given the name Tracy Lynn Curry on June 10th, 1968 in Dallas, Texas, U.S. The is also known as Doc-T and The Diggy Diggy Doc.
Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts is a playwright and actor. His ongoing career started in 1988. Tracy was born on July 4th, 1965 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tracy
Notable Persons With the Last Name Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy was an actor. He was most prominent from 1922 to 1967. Spencer was given the name Spencer Bonaventure Tracy on April 5th, 1900 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. He breathed his last breath on June 10th, 1967.
Keegan Connor Tracy
Keegan Connor Tracy is an actress. She was most active from 1997 to present. Keegan was given the name Tracy Armstrong on December 3rd, 1971 in Windsor, Ontario.
Louise Tracy
Louise was given the name Louise Ten Broeck Treadwell on July 31st, 1897 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S. She breathed her last breath on November 13th, 1983.
Paul Tracy
Paul Tracy is a racing driver. Paul was born on December 17th, 1968 in Scarborough, Toronto.
Steve Tracy
Steve Tracy was an actor. He was most prominent from 1977 to 1977. Steve was given the name Steve Crumrine on October 3rd, 1952 in Canton, Ohio. Steve is also known as Crumrine and Steve. He breathed his last breath on November 27th, 1986.
William Tracy
He was most prominent from 1925 to 1964. William was born on December 1st, 1917 in Pittsburgh. He died on July 18th, 1967.
- Lee TracyActor
- Jim TracyBaseball Player
- Jill TracySinger-songwriter
- Benjamin Franklin TracyOffice Holder
- Craig Tracy
- Jeanie TracySinging
- Chad TracyBaseball Player
- Uriah TracyFrom Connecticut
- Walter Valentine TracyGraphic Designer
- Tripp TracySoccer Player
- Marquis Alexandre de Prouville de TracyPolitician
- Phineas Lyman Tracy
- Jr. Edward Dorr Tracy
- Andrew Tracy
Common last names for Tracy
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Tracy | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 91.05% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.83% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.37% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.61% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.51% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Tracy
People with the last name Tracy are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Tracy
| #24 | Girl Name of the 1970s |
| #39 | Girl Name of the 1960s |
| #16 | Unisex Names |