About Portelli
The surname Portelli is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "porta" meaning "door" or "gate." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a gate or entrance. The suffix "-elli" is a diminutive form, suggesting "little" or "son of." Therefore, Portelli can be interpreted as "little gate" or "son of the gate." This surname is common in the Maltese community, as Malta has historical ties to Italy.
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The surname Portelli is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portelli 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 Portelli is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portelli in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portelli using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.