Priscott: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

One surname, two spellings: Priscott and Prescott.

What is the meaning of Priscott?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “priest's cottage”.

Is Priscott the same name as Prescott?

Spelled with “i” instead of “e”, Priscott shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Prescot and Prescod.

Is there a Priscott coat of arms?

There is no single Priscott family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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