Portlock

Portlock Meaning & Origin

About Portlock
The surname Portlock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "port" meaning "harbor" and "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "enclosed place." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked at a harbor or enclosed area, such as a dock or port. The name Portlock signifies a person's association with maritime activities or their residence in proximity to a harbor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Portlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Portlock: 713
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portlock 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 Portlock is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P063402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R T L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrˌtlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Portlock in Braille

Here's how to represent Portlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Portlock in braille

How to sign the name Portlock using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Portlock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Portlock in sign language

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