About Porretta
The surname Porretta is of Italian origin and is derived from the name of a town in Italy called Porretta Terme. The name Porretta is believed to have originated from the Latin word "porrus," meaning "leek." Therefore, the surname Porretta likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who either lived near a leek field or was from the town of Porretta Terme.
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The surname Porretta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Porretta 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 Porretta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Porretta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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