There are
733
Portiers in the USA
Portier is the
31554th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Portier

GillesPortier

Gilles Portier is a French mathematician known for his work in algebraic and differential topology.

JacquesPortier

Jacques Portier is a French retired football player who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain.

PhilippePortier

Philippe Portier is a French sociologist and historian of religion, specializing in the history of secularism in France.

AlexandrePortier

Alexandre Portier was a French painter known for his landscapes and scenes of daily life in France.

Jean-JacquesPortier

Jean-Jacques Portier is a French sculptor known for his bronze sculptures depicting human figures.

MilanPortier

Milan Portier is a Dutch football player who currently plays as a defender for Feyenoord Rotterdam.

EmmanuellePortier

Emmanuelle Portier is a French actress known for her roles in French films and theater productions.

FrançoisPortier

François Portier is a French journalist and author known for his work on environmental and nature conservation issues.

SophiePortier

Sophie Portier is a French fashion designer known for her elegant and contemporary clothing designs.

PatrickPortier

Patrick Portier is a French chef known for his innovative approach to traditional French cuisine.

Portier Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Portier' is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name for a gatekeeper or porter. The word 'portier' comes from the French word 'porte,' which means 'door.' It may also have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a gate or door.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Portier' is most commonly found in France, particularly in the regions of Île-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and Occitanie. It is also found in other French-speaking countries such as Belgium and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Portier' include 'Porter' and 'Porteous.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Portier' is primarily within French-speaking countries. However, there may have been individuals who emigrated from France to other countries, particularly during periods of French colonization and economic migration.