The surname Porter has its origins in the Old French occupational term "portier," meaning gatekeeper, or "porteour." This name was first recorded in 1086 at Winchester Castle, indicating its longstanding presence in English history. Over time, Porter transitioned from a surname to a unisex given name, experiencing fluctuating popularity in the United States.
Among the more commonly found last names, Porter holds the #159 spot in the United States, appearing 163054 times in Census data — or 55 per 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 106475 people with the last name Porter. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, Georgia. We have over 81 unique first names combined with the last name Porter in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Michael, James, John.
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