About Purselley
The surname Purselley is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "pourcel," meaning "piglet." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a swineherd or had some association with pigs. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Purselley. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had pig-like characteristics or behavior.
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The surname Purselley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purselley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Purselley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purselley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.