Porges

Porges Meaning & Origin

About Porges
The surname Porges is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borgen," meaning "to borrow" or "to lend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who frequently borrowed or lent money. Over time, the name Porges became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Porges can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porges: 388
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Porges based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrʤɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJS', 'PRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porges in Braille

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

The name Porges in braille

How to sign the name Porges using Sign Language

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

The name Porges in sign language

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