Preece is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Andy Preece, English footballer and manager David Preece (footballer born 1963) David Preece (footballer born 1976) Isaac Arthur Preece (1907-1964), British biochemist Jenny Preece, Dean of the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland Lillian Preece (1928–2004), British swimmer Patricia Preece, English artist (born Ruby Preece) Steve Preece, American football player Tim Preece, English actor Warren E. Preece, editor of Encyclopædia Britannica from 1964 to 1975 William Henry Preece, Welsh electrical engineer and inventor See also Price Pryce Rhys#The patronymic form English-language surnames