About Portee
The surname Portee is of French origin and is derived from the word "portée," meaning "carrying" or "carried." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a porter or carrier, often referring to someone who transported goods or luggage. The name may also have been given to someone who had a strong or influential presence, metaphorically "carrying" or bearing authority.
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The surname Portee is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portee 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 Portee is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portee in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portee using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.