Fortaleza

Fortaleza Meaning & Origin

About Fortaleza
The surname Fortaleza is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "fortaleza," meaning "fortress" or "strength." It is a locational surname typically associated with the city of Fortaleza in Brazil. The name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or was known for their strength and resilience. It can also be a symbolic surname representing a person's strong character or determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Fortaleza is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Fortaleza: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRTLS
🗽 NYSIIS
FASA
🔊 Soundex
F06304020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO0 R T AH0 L AH0 Z IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/fortaleza*/
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('FRTLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fortaleza in Braille

Here's how to represent Fortaleza in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Fortaleza in braille

How to sign the name Fortaleza using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Fortaleza using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Fortaleza in sign language

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