About Portis
The surname Portis is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "port," meaning "gateway" or "entrance." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entrance, such as a city gate or a tollgate. The name Portis signifies a person's association with a specific location or occupation related to a gateway or entrance.
The surname Portis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portis 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 Portis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.