About Dafonseca
The surname Dafonseca is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin name "Fons Seca," meaning "dry fountain" or "dry spring." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a dry fountain or spring. The name may have been given to individuals who resided in a place with a dried-up water source or who were responsible for maintaining such water sources.
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The surname Dafonseca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dafonseca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dafonseca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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