Porton

Porton Meaning & Origin

About Porton
The surname Porton is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a port or harbor. It is derived from the Middle English word "port" meaning "harbor" or "gateway." The name may have been given to individuals who worked in or were connected to maritime activities, such as sailors or dockworkers. Overall, the surname Porton signifies a geographical association with a port or harbor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Porton: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/porton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Porton in Braille

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

The name Porton in braille

How to sign the name Porton using Sign Language

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

The name Porton in sign language

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