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Rice Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Rice

"A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic]."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1919 👥 287 in US
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Meaning
A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
287
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Rice Mean?

Rice is a masculine given name and may refer to:Rice Garland (1799–1863), U.S. Representative from Louisiana Rice Alexander Pierce (1848–1936), American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee Rice Powell, an officer in the First and Second English Civil Wars Rice Rees (1804–1839), Welsh cleric and historian Rice Sheppard (1861–1947), Canadian politician and farmers' activist

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Rice is a masculine given name and may refer to:Rice Garland (1799–1863), U.S. Representative from Louisiana Rice Alexander Pierce (1848–1936), American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee Rice Powell, an officer in the First and Second English Civil Wars Rice Rees (1804–1839), Welsh cleric and historian Rice Sheppard (1861–1947), Canadian politician and farmers' activist …

Root Element
Rice
Core Meaning
"A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic]."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Rice

R 9
I 9
C 3
E 5
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 287 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 287
Peak year 1919 (15)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 1972
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Rice" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~287 people named Rice in the US. Peaked in 1919 with 15 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Rice?

The Life Path number for Rice is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 3.

Is Rice a boy or girl name?

Rice is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Rice in the US?

Approximately 287 people in the United States are named Rice. The name peaked in 1919 with 15 recorded uses.

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