The name Terrace is of English origin and means "terrace" or "平台". It is a surname that was originally given to someone who lived near or owned land with terraces, such as on a hillside where the land had been leveled off for farming purposes.
The name Terrace has a long history in England. The earliest recorded spelling of the name is from the late 13th century, when it appeared as "Terre" in the Hundred Rolls, a census taken by King Edward I in 1273. Over time, the name evolved through various spellings, such as Terrey, Terras and Terrace.
Today, Terrace is still primarily found as a surname in England and other English-speaking countries. While it may not be one of the most common names, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents looking to give their child an unusual yet meaningful name with a strong historical background.
The statistics regarding the given name Terrace show a relatively steady but low occurrence of births annually in the United States over several decades.
From 1956 to 2012, there were a total of 107 births registered with the name Terrace. The number of births per year fluctuated between 5 and 13, with most years seeing fewer than 10 babies named Terrace.
Notably, there was a spike in popularity for the name in 1966, with 13 births recorded that year, which is the highest number within this dataset. However, this peak did not translate into sustained popularity over subsequent years, as the number of births with the name Terrace returned to single digits in the following years.
Overall, while Terrace was not a highly popular name in the United States during these decades, it did maintain a consistent presence among baby names chosen by parents for their children.