About Fontes
The surname Fontes is of Portuguese and Spanish origin and is derived from the word "fonte," meaning "fountain" or "spring" in both languages. As a surname, Fontes likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fountain or spring, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with water sources. The name Fontes is relatively common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors had a connection to water or water-related activities.
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The surname Fontes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fontes 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 Fontes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fontes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fontes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.