Porcher

Porcher Meaning & Origin

About Porcher
The surname Porcher is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "porcier," meaning "swineherd" or "pig-keeper." It was originally an occupational name given to those who worked with pigs or were involved in the pig farming industry. Over time, the surname Porcher has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed pig-like characteristics or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porcher: 822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,909
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˌpɔrˈʃeɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXR', 'PRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porcher in Braille

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

The name Porcher in braille

How to sign the name Porcher using Sign Language

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

The name Porcher in sign language

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