About Purington
The surname Purington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Puddington in Cheshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "pudding" meaning "a pool" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Purington can be interpreted as "one who comes from the settlement near the pool."
The surname Purington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Purington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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