UK surname
A surname derived from an occupation involving pricing or valuation.
In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Pricer surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2011, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,015, down from #33,721 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Dewchurch, Little and Acconbury. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pricer is 185 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 50.0%.
1881 census count
2
Ranked #33,721
Modern count
1
2011, ranked #39,015
Peak year
1861
185 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Pricer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Pricer surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 26 | #28,667 |
| 1861 | historical | 185 | #12,799 |
| 1881 | historical | 2 | #33,721 |
| 1891 | historical | 112 | #22,291 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 8 | #32,903 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 1 | #39,015 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Dewchurch, Little, Acconbury, Monkwearmouth and Southampton St Mary. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Dewchurch, Little | Herefordshire |
| 3 | Acconbury | Herefordshire |
| 4 | Monkwearmouth | Durham |
| 5 | Southampton St Mary | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Pricer surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pricer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Pricer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Pricer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Pricer is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Pricer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Pricer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Pricer is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "pricere," which referred to someone who worked as a clerk or scribe, responsible for keeping records and accounts. This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who performed these duties, particularly in monastic or ecclesiastical settings.
One of the earliest known recordings of the surname Pricer can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1327, where a certain Adam le Pricere is mentioned. This historical document, which recorded financial transactions and accounts, provides evidence of the name's existence and its connection to the occupation of a clerk or scribe.
In the 15th century, the surname Pricer appeared in various forms, such as Prycer, Priser, and Pricor, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One notable individual bearing this surname was John Prycer, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Chedworth, Gloucestershire, in the mid-1400s.
As the name spread across different regions of England, it underwent further transformations. In the county of Somerset, records from the 16th century mention a Richard Pricor, whose surname had evolved into a slightly different spelling. This variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time period.
During the 17th century, the Pricer surname gained recognition through the exploits of Captain William Pricer, a renowned seafarer and navigator who sailed for the British East India Company. Born in Lincolnshire in 1625, Captain Pricer played a significant role in establishing trade routes and expanding British influence in the Indian Ocean region.
Another notable individual with the surname Pricer was Elizabeth Pricer, a prominent landowner and philanthropist from Derbyshire, who lived from 1720 to 1798. She was renowned for her charitable contributions and efforts to improve the living conditions of the local community.
Despite its occupational origins, the surname Pricer eventually became established across various social strata, with bearers of the name found among the gentry, clergy, and merchant classes throughout England. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its historical significance and the contributions made by individuals who once held the role of clerks and scribes.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Pricer surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 2 Pricers recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.47x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 2 | 10.47x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Carlton In Barnsley in Yorkshire leads with 2 Pricers recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton In Barnsley | 2 | 20000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Pricer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Allice | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Pricer surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Frederick | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Pricer households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Coal Miner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Pricer surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2011. That gives Pricer a modern rank of #39,015.
A surname derived from an occupation involving pricing or valuation.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Pricer bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.