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.
The surname Portlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Portlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.