Portman
Portman Meaning & Origin
About Portman
The surname Portman is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "port" meaning "harbor" and "mann" meaning "man," indicating that the original bearer of the name lived near or worked at a harbor. Another possibility is that it is a topographical surname referring to someone who lived near a gate or entrance, as "port" can also mean "gate" in some contexts. Overall, the surname Portman is likely to have originated from a geographical or occupational association with a harbor or gate.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Portman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Portman: 1,621
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 17406
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.55
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Portman in Braille
Here's how to represent Portman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Portman using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Portman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
