About Pursley
The surname Pursley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "purcel" or "purcelle," meaning a young pig or piglet. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either raised or looked after pigs. Over time, the name evolved into Pursley. The surname is primarily found in the United States and is relatively rare.
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The surname Pursley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pursley 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 Pursley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pursley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pursley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.