About Purvines
The surname Purvines is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "purvin," meaning "purple." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a purple complexion or someone who frequently wore purple clothing. The surname Purvines is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Purvines is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Purvines 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 Purvines is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Purvines in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Purvines using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.