Purdin

Purdin Meaning & Origin

About Purdin
The surname Purdin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Purdan," which means "little hero" or "brave one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or bravery. Over time, the name evolved into Purdin and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Purdin can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Purdin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Purdin: 535
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purdin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Purdin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 D IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərdɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purdin in Braille

Here's how to represent Purdin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Purdin in braille

How to sign the name Purdin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Purdin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Purdin in sign language

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