Portmann

Portmann Meaning & Origin

About Portmann
The surname Portmann is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "portman," meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who worked as gatekeepers or porters, responsible for controlling access to a particular place or building. Over time, the surname Portmann has evolved and may also have variations such as Portman or Portemann.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Portmann: 341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P063505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/portmann*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Portmann in Braille

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

The name Portmann in braille

How to sign the name Portmann using Sign Language

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

The name Portmann in sign language

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