About Purvis
The name "Purvis" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pourveour," meaning "provider" or "steward." It is a surname that was often given to individuals who held the position of a steward or an official responsible for managing provisions or supplies. As a given name, Purvis can be seen as a representation of someone who is dependable, responsible, and capable of taking care of others' needs.
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Most individuals with the name Purvis are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Purvis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purvis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.