About Fonner
The surname Fonner is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fenn," meaning "marsh" or "fen." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place characterized by marshy or fenland terrain. The surname Fonner likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in such an area. Over time, variations of the name may have emerged, but the core meaning remains tied to the geographical features of marshes or fens.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fonner 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 Fonner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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