Purviss - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Purviss \p(u)-rvi-ss, pur-viss\ is a variant of Purvis (English, French), and the meaning of Purviss is "purveyor".

The baby name Purviss sounds like Purves and Parviz. Other similar baby names are Parriss, Arvis, Jervis, Jarvis, Paris, Parris and Traviss.

Purviss is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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