About Fortis
The surname Fortis is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "fortis," meaning "strong" or "brave." It is a surname often associated with individuals who possess qualities of strength, courage, and resilience. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics or as a surname given to individuals from a place known for its strong or fortified structures.
The surname Fortis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortis 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 Fortis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fortis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fortis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.