Pace is an English masculine given name derived from a surname. The surname Pace itself originated from the Middle English word pace, meaning "peace," ultimately from the same root as the modern English word "peace." It was likely originally a nickname for a peaceful person.Etymology and HistoryThe surname Pace belongs to a category of surnames derived from nicknames or personal attributes. In medieval England, parish records and manorial documents often preserved such names. The name is also found in Italy, where Pace is a common surname and occasional given name, directly deriving from Italian pace ("peace"), but the English and Italian uses are generally considered separate.Notable BearersAs a first name, Pace has gained moderate usage in the United States. Notable individuals with the family name Pace include the American actress and singer Paula Pace, and the Pace family that founded the Pace Picante sauce brand (though Christopher Pace is not a public figure as such).Usage and DistributionPace as a given name remains relatively rare. In the United States, it has charted occasionally in the Social Security Administration's data. The name is predominantly masculine.VariantsVariants and related names include the short form Paciano from Latin, though Pace is usually used independently. As a surname, derivatives include Pacey and Pacer. As a given name, Pace is sometimes used as a diminutive of Spencer (though not via etymology but due to the T-bone dip transcription).Meaning: peaceOrigin: English (surname), from Middle English paceType: given name derived from surnameUsage Regions: English-speaking countries, especially United StatesGender: masculine