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There are approximately 21,858 people named Rice in the UK. That makes it the 457th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 346 are named Rice.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Ireland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic


Related and similar surnames

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The Rice surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Another form of Rys, Welsh, to rush, a rushing; figuratively, a hero, a brave, impetuous man. The same as Rees.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

APREECE. APREES. AP RICE.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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