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Porto

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɔr.to/
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Meaning & History

Designated a person who lived near a harbour, from Italian porto, Latin portus.

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Rootportus
VariantPortelli

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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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