Purpera
Purpera Meaning & Origin
About Purpera
The surname Purpera is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "purpura," meaning "purple." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either wore or worked with purple-colored clothing or fabrics. The name may also have been given to someone with a regal or noble demeanor, as purple was historically associated with royalty and high social status. Overall, the surname Purpera likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to the color purple.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Purpera is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Purpera: 156
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 112,568
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purpera 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 Purpera is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Purpera in Braille
Here's how to represent Purpera in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Purpera using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Purpera using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
