Pursch

Pursch Meaning & Origin

About Pursch
The surname Pursch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burse," meaning "purse" or "money bag." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold purses or bags. Over time, the surname may have also been adopted by individuals who were associated with money or financial matters.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pursch: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 SH
🌐 IPA
/pursch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pursch in Braille

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

The name Pursch in braille

How to sign the name Pursch using Sign Language

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

The name Pursch in sign language

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