Portaluri

Portaluri is a proper noun most commonly encountered as an Italian surname. It may also appear as a place name in some local records or in fictional contexts, but the surname is the most widely attested use.

Etymology and origins: The name is of Italian origin. It is often thought to derive from a topographic or habitational source related to gates or entrances, such as porta (gate) or a locality named for a gate-like feature, with the suffix -uri appearing in certain Italian surnames. As with many surnames, regional variations and different family lines produce different interpretations, and precise origins are not definitively documented.

Geographic distribution and usage: Portaluri is recorded in civil registries and genealogical sources across Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. In contemporary records, the surname appears in multiple regions and in countries with significant Italian emigration.

Cultural references: In fiction and popular culture, Portaluri has occasionally been used as a surname for characters or brand names, but it does not correspond to a widely recognized concept, organization, or product.

See also: Porta, Uri, Italian surnames.