Bortle

Bortle Meaning & Origin

About Bortle
The surname Bortle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bortel," meaning "curtain" or "veil." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who made or sold curtains or veils. Over time, the surname Bortle has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bortle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bortle: 502
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,077
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bortle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bortle is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bortle in Braille

Here's how to represent Bortle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bortle in braille

How to sign the name Bortle using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bortle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bortle in sign language

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