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10/1/2024, 11:45 PM jocatchi
5/4/2020, 11:03 AM jenna.lucille

Name Prins
Type Surname (from occupation, from location & ornamental)
Usage Dutch, Jewish
Pronounced Pron. /prɪns/
Other Forms FormsPrince, Prinsen, Prinz, Prin, Prinn, Pryn, Prynn, Prynne, le Prins
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

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.
Added 5/4/2020 by jenna.lucille