About Portley
The surname Portley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "port" meaning "harbor" or "gateway" and the suffix "-ley" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Portley can be interpreted as "one who lives near a harbor or gateway in a clearing or meadow." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who resided in or near such a location.
The surname Portley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portley 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 Portley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Portley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Portley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.