Price
Meaning
The surname Price is derived from the Welsh personal name 'ap Rhys' meaning 'son of Rhys'. Rhys is a given name of Welsh origin and is derived from the Old Welsh word 'ris', meaning 'ardor' or 'fiery'. The combination of 'ap' and 'Rhys' made Price.
Origin
The specific surname Price can be traced back first to South Wales, in the areas of Glamorgan and Pembrokeshire. One notable individual, John ap Rhys, upon the adoption of surnames, became John Price and his lineage established a powerful presence in Glamorgan.
Frequency
In Wales, the surname Price is still most commonly found on Glamorgan, where it originated.
In the US, the surname Price is most commonly found in -
1. Missouri
2. Pennsylvania
3. Virginia
4. Maryland
5. North Carolina