Porras

Occupational

Meaning

Plural form of 'porra,' referring to clubs, cudgels, or possibly leeks.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'porra' meaning club or cudgel, with the plural suffix -as, possibly indicating someone who made or used such weapons. Alternatively, 'porra' can refer to leeks in some Spanish dialects, suggesting an agricultural connection.

About the Porras Surname

A Spanish surname with occupational origins, likely referring to someone who made or used clubs/cudgels or possibly worked with leeks. The surname is well-established throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 15,000 bearers in the United States #908 most common surname
Rare Common

Common in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America.

Porras Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Porras Surname