About Purganan
The surname Purganan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "purga," meaning "to cleanse" or "to purify." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from an ancestor who was known for their role in cleansing or purifying something, such as a healer or a spiritual leader. The surname Purganan signifies a family's ancestral connection to this occupation or characteristic.
The surname Purganan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purganan 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 Purganan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purganan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purganan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.