Purser

Purser Meaning & Origin

About Purser
The surname Purser is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a purser, which referred to a ship's officer responsible for handling financial matters and provisions on board. The name is derived from the Middle English word "pursere," which itself comes from the Old French word "poursier." Over time, the surname Purser became associated with individuals who held this occupation or were somehow connected to the maritime industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Purser: 3,545
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purser in Braille

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

The name Purser in braille

How to sign the name Purser using Sign Language

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

The name Purser in sign language

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