Price

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Rhys, derived from the Welsh name meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm'.

Etymology

Derived from the Welsh personal name Rhys or Reece, with the patronymic prefix 'ap' meaning 'son of' which evolved into 'Price'. The Welsh root 'Rhys' means 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm'.

About the Price Surname

Price is a distinctly Welsh surname derived from the Welsh patronymic prefix 'ap'. The name has ancient roots in Welsh history and remains particularly common in Wales.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500,000 bearers in the United States #143 most common surname
Rare Common

Predominantly found in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities worldwide.

Price Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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