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Purvis


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Origin Of The Surname Purvis

Meaning Of The Surname Purvis

Provision Organiser

Interesting Facts About Purvis

Purvis would have been used as an occupational surname. It comes from the Old English word ‘purveys’ which meant provisions or necessities. A ‘purveyor’ would have had the role of organising all the necessities and provisions needed in a large manor house; they would have acted as a sort of cellar keeper.

Purvis Statistics

Purvis is the number 1147 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 9,087 share the surname Purvis in the UK.

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