Porras

Porras Meaning & Origin

About Porras
The surname Porras is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "porra," which refers to a type of club or baton. It is believed that the surname Porras was originally a nickname given to someone who used or made such a weapon. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Porras can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries and beyond.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porras: 12,106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,962
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R AA0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrɑz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porras in Braille

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

The name Porras in braille

How to sign the name Porras using Sign Language

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

The name Porras in sign language

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