About Purscell
The surname Purscell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pourcel," meaning a young pig or piglet. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either raised or sold pigs. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as pig farmers or butchers. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Purscell.
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The surname Purscell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purscell 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 Purscell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purscell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purscell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.