There are
583
Purdons in the USA
Purdon is the
38050th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Purdon

DavidPurdon

David Purdon was an Irish mathematician who is best known for his work on the Euler–Purkyně system of differential equations.

JohnWilliam

John William Purdon was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania from 1949 to 1959.

GeorgeParr

George Parr Purdon was a Canadian businessman and politician who served as the 19th Mayor of Toronto.

RobertReid

Robert Reid Purdon was an Australian cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper for the New South Wales cricket team.

ThomasB.

Thomas B. Purdon was an American physician and politician who served as the 27th Governor of North Dakota.

SamuelB.

Samuel B. Purdon was an English poet and writer who is best known for his collection of poems titled 'Songs of a Wanderer.'

ArchibaldPurdon

Archibald Purdon was a Scottish architect who is known for his Gothic Revival designs, including the Old College at the University of Edinburgh.

EmmaPurdon

Emma Purdon is a British fashion model and actress who has appeared in campaigns for luxury brands such as Burberry and Chanel.

PeterPurdon

Peter Purdon was a British journalist and war correspondent who covered conflicts such as the Falklands War and the Gulf War.

SarahPurdon

Sarah Purdon is an Australian artist who is known for her vibrant and abstract paintings inspired by nature and the Australian landscape.

Purdon Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Purdon' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the patronymic name 'Mac Gille Fhuarain' or 'Son of the Devotee of St. Fuaran'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Purdon' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Glasgow and Edinburgh regions. It is also found in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Purdon' include 'Purdie', 'Pardun', 'Prudden', and 'Pruden'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Purdon' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration to places like North America and Australia.