About Purrington
The surname Purrington is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pur(r)a" combined with the suffix "-ing" and the locational suffix "-ton." The personal name "Pur(r)a" is believed to have meant "pure" or "clear," while the suffix "-ing" denotes "descendant" or "son of." The locational suffix "-ton" signifies a settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the surname Purrington likely originated as a patronymic name for someone who was the descendant or son of someone named Pur(r)a, and who lived in or near a settlement or farmstead.
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The surname Purrington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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