Prins:

Prins is a British surname with Dutch origins. The name is derived from the Dutch word prins, meaning "prince" in English. As a surname, Prins may have been an occupational name for someone working in a princely household or serving in a royal capacity.

The Prins surname is found predominantly in areas with historical ties to the Dutch community, such as London and South East England. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Prins have been involved in various professions and fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Prins have made contributions in diverse fields such as arts, academics, business, and politics. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestral roots of Dutch heritage within British society.

There are approximately 243 people named Prins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Prins.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Christian
  • Jacobus
  • Jason
  • Johannes
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Ross
  • Stefan
  • Tyron
  • William

Female

  • Christina
  • Corina
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Holly
  • Jan
  • Leena
  • Louise
  • Sarah
  • Susannah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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