PORRITT

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Porritt

Porritt is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Porod", meaning brave or proud, and "riht", meaning right or just. The surname Porritt is recorded in various forms, including Porritt, Porret, Parrott, Parrit, and Poritt.

The Porritt name has been found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the West Midlands. One notable individual bearing the surname Porritt is Sir Arthur E. Porritt, a distinguished New Zealand surgeon, athlete, and statesman.

The Porritt family crest features a shield with a chevron or V-shaped design, often accompanied by other heraldic imagery such as lions, crowns, or floral patterns.

Today, the surname Porritt can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, often linked to individuals with a diverse range of professions and backgrounds.

There are approximately 1,441 people named Porritt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,525th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Porritt.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
David
John
Michael
Richard
Robert
Stephen
Steven
William

Female

Alison
Angela
Anne
Beryl
Emma
Jacquelyn
Jean
Joanne
Lisa
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah
Sheila
Susan
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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