Surname · Welsh origin
Price
Meaning
The surname Price means Son of Rhys.
Origin
Welsh
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Price
Price comes from “ap Rhys” — “son of Rhys (ardour)” — the ap contracting onto the name.
What kind of surname is Price?
Price is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Welsh naming tradition — you can read how Welsh surnames were formed on our Welsh last names page.
Other Welsh surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Price mean?
The surname Price means Son of Rhys. Price comes from “ap Rhys” — “son of Rhys (ardour)” — the ap contracting onto the name.
Where does the surname Price come from?
Price is a surname of Welsh origin.
What kind of surname is Price?
Price is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Welsh surnames?
Other Welsh surnames include Bevan, Bowen, Griffiths, Lloyd, Maddox, Meredith.