About Purney
The surname Purney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pyrne," meaning "fire." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a fiery or passionate personality. The surname Purney may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a fire or a place associated with fire, such as a blacksmith's forge or a kiln. Overall, the surname Purney is likely to have originated from a descriptive or locational aspect related to fire.
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The surname Purney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purney 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 Purney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.