"Purifoy" is spelled as /ˈpjʊərɪfɔɪ/. The first two letters "pu" are pronounced as /pjʊ/ and the "r" is pronounced as /ɹ/. The next three letters "ifo" are pronounced as /ɪfɔɪ/. This surname is of French origin and is most common in the United States, particularly in the southern states. The spelling "Purifoy" is unique and may have originated from variations of the French name "Purifie" or "Purifiez".