About Portnoy
The surname Portnoy is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "portnoy," meaning "tailor." It is a common occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as tailors or were associated with the tailoring profession. The name is predominantly found among Ashkenazi Jews and has variations such as Portney and Portner.
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The surname Portnoy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portnoy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Portnoy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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