About Portella
The surname Portella is of Italian and Spanish origin. It is derived from the word "porta" meaning "door" or "gate" in both languages. The suffix "-ella" is a diminutive, indicating a small or narrow door. Therefore, the surname Portella is likely to have originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with a small or narrow door or gate.
The surname Portella is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portella 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 Portella is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portella in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portella using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.