Porritt

Porritt Meaning & Origin

About Porritt
The surname Porritt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "porret," meaning "leek." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold leeks or had some association with them. The name may also have been used to describe someone who had a physical resemblance to a leek, such as having a tall and slender stature. Over time, the surname Porritt has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porritt: 626
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,866
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Porritt 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
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porritt in Braille

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

The name Porritt in braille

How to sign the name Porritt using Sign Language

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

The name Porritt in sign language

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