About Pries
The surname Pries is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pries," meaning "price" or "value." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a merchant or trader, or it could have been given to someone who was considered valuable or precious in some way. The name Pries may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who set prices or determined the value of goods.
The surname Pries is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pries based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pries is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pries in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pries using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.