About Porten
The surname Porten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "port," meaning "gate" or "entrance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entrance, such as a gatekeeper or a toll collector. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent landmark or geographical feature resembling a gate or entrance.
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The surname Porten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Porten 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 Porten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Porten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Porten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.