The surname Purple is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word "purpul," itself derived from the Latin "purpure," meaning "purple. Purple History · Etymology · Early Origins

English (Norfolk): nickname or occupational name from Middle English purpel 'purple, dark crimson', perhaps denoting a dyer or a trader in fine cloth.

Last name: Purple This is an extraordinary English surname. It has been well recorded in the diocese of Greater London and probably other areas, since at least ...

Purple ranks #58182 in the US. 93.98% White in US. Probably an Americanized form (translation into English) of Italian Purpura. English (Norfolk): nickname.

The second explanation of the surname Purple is an imitative form of the surname Pople, Popple. Derived from the place where the initial bearer may have lived.

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From the name of towns in the Spanish provinces of Almería and La Rioja. They are derived from Spanish cárdeno "blue, purple".