Pursley

Pursley Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pursley: 4,091
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,103
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P06240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ™rsli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pursley in Braille

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

The name Pursley in braille

How to sign the name Pursley using Sign Language

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.

The name Pursley in sign language

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