About Purvey
The surname Purvey is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "purvei," meaning "to provide" or "to make provision." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked as a purveyor, a person responsible for supplying provisions or provisions officer. The surname Purvey signifies an individual involved in the procurement and distribution of goods, particularly in a professional or official capacity.
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The surname Purvey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purvey 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 Purvey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purvey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purvey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.