About Purry
The surname Purry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "purian," meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their cleanliness or purity. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place associated with purification or cleansing, such as a holy well or a stream used for washing. Overall, the surname Purry suggests a connection to cleanliness or purification in some form.
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The surname Purry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purry 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 Purry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.