About Fortescue
The surname Fortescue is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fort" meaning "strong" and the Latin word "scutum" meaning "shield." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who was a strong or skilled shield-bearer or a person who made or carried shields. The name Fortescue signifies strength and protection, reflecting the historical role of those who bore this surname.
The surname Fortescue is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortescue 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 Fortescue is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fortescue in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fortescue using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.