About Fortine
The surname Fortine is of French origin and is derived from the word "fortin," meaning "small fort" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near or worked at a fortification or a fortified place. The surname Fortine may have been given to individuals who were associated with the defense or protection of such structures.
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The surname Fortine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortine 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 Fortine is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fortine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fortine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.