About Poortinga
The surname Poortinga is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "poort," meaning "gate" or "door," and the suffix "-inga," indicating "descendant of." Therefore, Poortinga can be interpreted as "descendant of the gate" or "descendant of the door." It likely originated as a locational or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked with gates or doors.
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The surname Poortinga is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poortinga based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Poortinga in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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