About Fontela
The surname Fontela is of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the word "fonte" or "fontela," which means "fountain" or "spring" in both languages. As a surname, Fontela likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with a fountain or spring. It may have also been used as a habitational name for individuals who resided in a place named Fontela. Overall, the surname Fontela is associated with water sources and their surroundings.
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The surname Fontela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fontela based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Fontela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fontela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fontela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.