About Portch
The surname Portch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "portch," meaning a porch or covered entrance. It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or worked at a porch or covered entrance. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who was a doorkeeper or gatekeeper. Overall, the surname Portch is associated with a physical feature or occupation related to a porch or entrance.
The surname Portch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portch 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 Portch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.