About Vanportfliet
The surname Vanportfliet is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "van" meaning "from" or "of" and "portfliet" meaning "purse" or "wallet." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Vanportfliet can be interpreted as "from the purse" or "of the wallet." It is likely that this surname originally referred to someone who either made or sold purses or wallets, or perhaps someone who was known for carrying a distinctive purse or wallet.
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The surname Vanportfliet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanportfliet 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 Vanportfliet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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