Find out how popular the last name Pryce is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pryce.

Pryce, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pryce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pryce in America

Pryce is the 12055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pryce surname appeared 2,587 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pryce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pryce to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pryce

The surname Pryce originates from Wales, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Welsh word "ap Rhys," meaning "son of Rhys," with Rhys being a common Welsh personal name. This patronymic naming system was widely used in Wales before the adoption of fixed surnames.

The name Pryce can be traced back to various regions in Wales, particularly in areas like Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire, and Breconshire. Its earliest recorded spellings include "ap Rees," "ap Res," and "ap Ryce," which eventually evolved into the modern form of "Pryce."

Historical references to the name Pryce can be found in various medieval Welsh records and manuscripts. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Llyfr Baglan, a 15th-century Welsh manuscript containing poetry and historical information.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Pryce was Rhys ap Gruffydd (c. 1132-1197), a Welsh prince and leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and the Norman invaders. Another notable figure was Sir John Pryce (c. 1505-1573), a Welsh landowner and member of the Council of Wales during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Other prominent individuals with the surname Pryce include:

1. Samuel Pryce (1628-1704), a Welsh clergyman and writer known for his work on the history of Radnorshire.
2. William Pryce (1700-1772), a Welsh naturalist and author of the book "Mineralogia Cornubiensis," which explored the minerals of Cornwall.
3. Thomas Pryce (1801-1878), a Welsh artist and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural drawings.
4. John Pryce-Jones (1835-1899), a Welsh businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
5. Hilda Pryce (1892-1975), a Welsh artist and illustrator renowned for her work in children's literature.

Throughout history, the surname Pryce has been associated with various place names and locations in Wales, such as Pryce's Castle in Montgomeryshire and Pryce's Farm in Radnorshire. These place names often reflect the presence and influence of individuals bearing the Pryce surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pryce

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pryce.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pryce was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pryce has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pryce was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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