Pace Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Pace mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Pace name
Pace comes from the medieval Italian personal name Pace, "peace", from Latin pax. It was a name of good omen, given in the hope of harmony in a family or as a Christian reference to the peace of Christ, and it also appears in compounds such as Pacifico and Bonapace. The surname is found across Italy but is most frequent in the south and in Sicily, and it is also a common name in Malta.
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This overview covers the Pace name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Malta and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pace name FAQ
What does the Pace name mean?
Peace. Common variants include Paci, Pacini, Di Pace.
Where does the Pace surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Malta and Argentina.
Is there a Pace coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pace crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pace coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).