Portteus

Portteus Meaning & Origin

About Portteus
The surname Portteus is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "portier," meaning "doorkeeper" or "gatekeeper." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held such a position. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations like Porteous and Porteus. Today, individuals with the surname Portteus can trace their ancestry back to those who were once responsible for guarding entrances or gates.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Portteus: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Portteus 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

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R T IY1 UW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/portteus*/
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('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Portteus in Braille

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

The name Portteus in braille

How to sign the name Portteus using Sign Language

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

The name Portteus in sign language

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