indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation, from location & ornamental)
Other Forms FormsPrince, Prinsen, Prinz, Prin, Prinn, Pryn, Prynn, Prynne, le Prins
Meaning & History
Means "prince" in Dutch, a doublet of Prince. Often a habitational name for someone who lived or worked near a location named Prins, such as an inn or windmill, or sign depicting the Prince of Orange. It could also be a nickname for someone who behaved in a regal manner, or who worked in the service of a prince. As a Jewish name, it is ornamental.