Gracie

Gracie is originally a Scottish surname, an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic word greusaich (or griasaich), originally meaning an embroiderer and later a shoemaker. It is also a feminine given name, usually a diminutive form of Grace. People Surname Charlie Gracie (1936-2022), American guitarist and singer Gracie family of New York City: Archibald Gracie (1755–1829), Scottish-born shipping magnate and early American businessman Archibald Gracie II (1795-1865), Son of Archibald Gracie Archibald Gracie III (1832–1864), United States Army officer and Confederate brigadier general Archibald Gracie IV (1859–1912), American writer and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic Gracie family in Canada: John Gracie (born 1984), Canadian Internet/media personality known as Fade Dragontear Gracie family, lineage of Brazilian jiu-jitsu champions, many of whom have also found success in mixed martial arts competition: Carlos Gracie (1902–1994), co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Carlos Gracie Jr. (born 1956) or "Carlinhos", founder of the Gracie Barra Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Carlson Gracie Sr. (1932–2006), eldest son of Carlos Gracie Hélio Gracie (1913–2009), co-founder of the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Kyra Gracie (born 1985), Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and multiple title holder Neiman Gracie (born 1988), Brazilian mixed martial artist Ralek Gracie (born 1985), Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and a mixed martial artist Ralph Gracie, son of Robson Gracie Relson Gracie or "Campeao". second oldest son of Helio Gracie Renzo Gracie (born 1967), Mixed martial artist and head instructor of the Renzo Gracie Academy, Manhattan Rickson Gracie (born 1958), son of Hélio Gracie and two-time Vale Tudo Japan tournament winner Robson Gracie (1935–2023), second son of Carlos Gracie Roger Gracie (born 1981), 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Champion and 8-time BJJ World Jiu-Jitsu Champion Rolls Gracie (1951–1982), nephew of Helio Gracie Rolles Gracie Jr.