About Purugganan
The surname Purugganan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "purug" which means "to press" or "to squeeze." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated from a person or family involved in pressing or squeezing activities, such as in agriculture or the production of traditional Filipino products like coconut oil or sugarcane juice. The surname Purugganan signifies a connection to these activities or the ancestral occupation of the family.
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The surname Purugganan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purugganan 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 Purugganan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purugganan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purugganan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.