About Defontes
The surname Defontes is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "fonte," meaning "fountain" or "source." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lived near or was associated with a fountain or water source. The surname Defontes may have been given to individuals who lived near a prominent fountain or who worked as water carriers or in occupations related to water.
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