About Poort
The surname Poort is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "poort," which means "gate" or "door" in Dutch. It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a gate or a door. It may also have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a doorkeeper. The surname Poort signifies a connection to a physical feature or occupation related to gates or doors.
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The surname Poort is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poort 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 Poort is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Poort in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poort using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.