Prichett Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Prichett is usually a form of Pritchard. Its meaning, shared with Pritchard, is “Son of Richard”.

Prichett and Pritchard

Prichett is listed among the recognised spellings of Pritchard. You may also find the name written Prichard and Richards.

Heraldry and the Prichett name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Prichett, so the heraldry linked to Pritchard is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Want more than a summary? See the Prichett family name pack.