About Fontenot
The surname Fontenot is of French origin and is derived from the Old French words "fontaine" meaning "fountain" and "eau" meaning "water." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a fountain or water source. The name Fontenot is commonly found in the French-speaking regions of France, particularly in the historical province of Normandy.
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The surname Fontenot is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fontenot 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 Fontenot in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fontenot using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.