The name Porčič was first attested in written sources in 1338 as Purchstal (and as Purkstal in 1419, Purckstall and Purgstal in 1445, and Purgstoll and Burgstall in 1763–87).

The name is believed to derive from Middle High German burcstal (cf.

This may refer to a manor owned by the Stubenberg noble family that formerly stood in Spodnji Porčič, or to prehistoric fortifications.

It is a relatively rare site from this period in Slovenia and the archaeological level is relatively undisturbed.

[4] Notable people that were born or lived in Spodnji Porčič include: