About Fontenette
The surname Fontenette is of French origin and is derived from the word "fontaine," meaning "fountain" in English. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name either lived near or was associated with a fountain or water source. The suffix "-ette" is a diminutive form, suggesting a smaller or secondary fountain. Overall, the surname Fontenette signifies a person who lived near or had a connection to a small fountain or water feature.
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The surname Fontenette is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fontenette 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 Fontenette is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fontenette in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fontenette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.