Puryear
Puryear Meaning & Origin
About Puryear
The surname Puryear is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Pur(e)geat," meaning "pure gate." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near a gate or entrance, symbolizing purity or innocence. Over time, the name evolved into Puryear and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Puryear can be found primarily in the United States.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Puryear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Puryear: 4,339
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 7,655
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.47
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puryear 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 Puryear is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Puryear in Braille
Here's how to represent Puryear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Puryear using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Puryear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
