About Purtell
The surname Purtell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Phurtuill," meaning "son of Purtill." The name Purtell is believed to be a variant of the Irish surname Purcell, which itself is derived from the Old French name "Pourcel," meaning "piglet." The surname Purtell is primarily found in County Limerick, Ireland, and is associated with families who were likely involved in pig farming or had some connection to the name Purcell.
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The surname Purtell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purtell 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 Purtell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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