Delaporte Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

The name Delaporte is closely linked to Laporte. Taken at its root, Delaporte points to “The gate”.

How the spelling arose

Delaporte is listed among the recognised spellings of Laporte. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Delaporte surname had 303 bearers. 9,392 people born in France between 1891 and 2000 carried the Delaporte name at birth. Births ran at 448 in 1891–1900 and 932 in 1991–2000.

Delaporte coat of arms

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