Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. PAWR-tər  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesPortner(Low German) Puerta(Spanish)
Given Name DescendantPorter(English)

Categories

Entry updated January 22, 2019