Purrier

Purrier Meaning & Origin

About Purrier
The surname Purrier is of French origin and is derived from the word "purrer," which means "to purr." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a soft or soothing voice, similar to the sound of a cat's purr. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Purrier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Purrier: 239
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purrier 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 Purrier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/purrier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', 'PRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purrier in Braille

Here's how to represent Purrier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Purrier in braille

How to sign the name Purrier using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Purrier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Purrier in sign language

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