Borts

Borts Meaning & Origin

About Borts
The surname Borts is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bort" which means "board" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or a woodworker. Over time, the surname Borts may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a sturdy build, as "bort" can also refer to a thick or broad piece of wood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borts: 307
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Borts 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 Borts is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R T S
🌐 IPA
/borts*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borts in Braille

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

The name Borts in braille

How to sign the name Borts using Sign Language

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

The name Borts in sign language

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