About Purdue
The surname Purdue is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pur," meaning "pure" or "clean." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered pure or virtuous. The name may have also originated as a habitational name for individuals who lived near a place called "Purdeu" or "Purdeux." Overall, the surname Purdue signifies purity or cleanliness.
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The surname Purdue is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purdue based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Purdue in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purdue using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.