Ace

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[edit] ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Latin, Middle English, possibly from Old French originally thought to be 1250-1300. Became increasingly popular in World War I to describe airplane pilots. ^[1]

[edit] POPULARITY

According to the Social Security Administration, Ace was 838 in popularity in 2006, the only year for which popularity data were available. Otherwise, Ace was not in the top 1000 most popular names for any other year.

[edit] FACTS

• In France, the “A” for Ace is commonly replaced on playing cards with the number “1”
• One of the first consistent uses of the term ace within military aviation began during World War I (1914–18). During this time aviation was unproven and dangerous. The weapons were inaccurate and the pilot had to operate them while flying the plane. A man named Adolphe Pegoud became the first pilot believed to shoot down five German aircraft and was described by French newspapers as “l’as” (French for "ace"). ^[2]

[edit] NAMESAKES

• Ace Hardware, the $13 billion (2005) retail hardware cooperative with over 4,600 independent stores throughout the United States and in 70 countries. Ace Hardware was named after the Ace fighter pilots of World War I, who were able to overcome all odds. ^[3]

• ACE, American Council on Exercise (acronym) “The American Council on Exercise (ACE), one of the largest nonprofit fitness certification, education and training providers in the world, is dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical activity and protecting consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction. ACE-certified professionals uphold the highest standards and are among the most respected in the fitness industry. Targeting fitness products and trends, ACE continually sponsors university-based exercise science research.” ^[4]

• ACE, American Cinema Editors (acronym)

[edit] FAMOUS PERSONS

• Ace Ventura, fictitious movie character (pet detective)
• Ace Young, singer (American Idol contestant)
• Ace Frehley, lead guitarist for a rock band (Kiss)

OTHER PERSONS

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Author: Mike Szimanski

[edit] NOTES

1. ↑ "www.dictionary.com"
2. ↑ "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_ace"
3. ↑ "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_Hardware"
4. ↑ "http://www.acefitness.org/media/media_display.aspx?NewsID=278"