Purslow

Purslow Meaning & Origin

About Purslow
The surname Purslow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "pur" meaning "enclosure" or "pound" and "sloe" referring to the blackthorn tree or its fruit. Therefore, the name Purslow likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or worked at a place where blackthorn trees grew or where there was an enclosure or pound for animals. Over time, the name has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Purslow: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purslow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 S L OW0
🌐 IPA
/purslow*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSL', 'PRSLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purslow in Braille

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

The name Purslow in braille

How to sign the name Purslow using Sign Language

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

The name Purslow in sign language

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