Puritt
Puritt Meaning & Origin
About Puritt
The surname Puritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "puritan," which referred to a member of a religious movement in the 16th and 17th centuries known for their strict moral and religious beliefs. The name Puritt likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who adhered to or supported the Puritan movement. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Puritt may have ancestral ties to the Puritan movement or may have acquired the name through other means.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Puritt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Puritt: 129
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 131,379
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puritt 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 Puritt is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Puritt in Braille
Here's how to represent Puritt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Puritt using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Puritt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
