Pursel

Pursel Meaning & Origin

About Pursel
The surname Pursel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pursel," meaning a small bag or pouch. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who made or carried purses or bags. The name may also have been given to someone who had a small, compact build. Over time, the surname Pursel has evolved and variations such as Purcell or Purse have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pursel: 1,224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pursel in Braille

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

The name Pursel in braille

How to sign the name Pursel using Sign Language

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

The name Pursel in sign language

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