PRICE-JONES
Also recorded as Price Jones, Price-jones, Pricejones
Price-Jones
Price-Jones is a compound surname of Welsh origin, combining the names Price and Jones. The name is common in Wales, particularly in regions with strong Welsh heritage and family ties. It is believed to have originated from the practice of combining the surnames of a married couple or the blending of two family names to create a new surname.
The first element, "Price," is derived from the Welsh personal name "ap Rhys," meaning "son of Rhys," and signifies descent from a man named Rhys. The name "Jones," on the other hand, is a common Welsh surname meaning "son of John," indicating descent from an individual named John.
The combination of Price and Jones into the compound surname Price-Jones suggests a family history that intertwines the lineages of both the Price and Jones families. This practice may have originated from unions between individuals from the Price and Jones clans, forging a new family identity.
The Price-Jones surname is often traced back to Welsh ancestry and is prevalent among Welsh families with a rich history and cultural background. Individuals bearing the surname Price-Jones may have roots in Wales or familial connections to Welsh heritage.
As with many compound surnames, Price-Jones reflects a shared history and lineage, signifying the coming together of two distinct family lines. Through the combination of the names Price and Jones, individuals with the Price-Jones surname honour their ancestral origins and the legacy of their Welsh forebears.
There are approximately 159 people named Price-Jones in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Price-Jones.