Save Type Surname (from nickname & ornamental) Usage German, Jewish Pronounced Pron. /ˈpʁɪnt͡s/(German) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "prince", used as an ornamental name by Jews or as a nickname for someone who acted in a princely manner. Related NamesDetails RootprincepsOther Languages & CulturesPrinsen(Dutch) User SubmissionPrinz Categories leadership, noble titles, princes, royalty