Purtle

Purtle Meaning & Origin

About Purtle
The surname Purtle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pyttel," meaning a small pit or hollow. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small pit or hollow, or it could have been a nickname for a small or short person. The name Purtle has variations such as Purtell and Purtill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Purtle: 628
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,764
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purtle 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
PRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈpərtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Purtle in Braille

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

The name Purtle in braille

How to sign the name Purtle using Sign Language

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

The name Purtle in sign language

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