Porch

Porch Meaning & Origin

About Porch
The surname Porch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "porche," meaning a covered entrance or gateway. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a porch or gateway. The name may also have been given to someone who was responsible for the maintenance or construction of porches. Over time, the surname Porch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porch: 2,936
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,847
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PRX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
PA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
P0620
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/pษ”rสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porch in Braille

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

The name Porch in braille

How to sign the name Porch using Sign Language

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

The name Porch in sign language

Numerology