Porsche

Porsche Meaning & Origin

About Porsche
The surname Porsche is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "borsche," meaning "swineherd" or "pig farmer." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as pig farmers or had some association with pigs in medieval Germany. Over time, the surname Porsche has evolved and become associated with the renowned German automobile manufacturer, Porsche AG, founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porsche: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrʃə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porsche in Braille

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

The name Porsche in braille

How to sign the name Porsche using Sign Language

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

The name Porsche in sign language

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