Fortun

Fortun Meaning & Origin

About Fortun
The surname Fortun is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "fortuna," meaning "fortune" or "luck." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. It may have been given to individuals who were successful or prosperous in their endeavors, or it could have been used ironically for someone who was believed to have had a stroke of good luck. Overall, the surname Fortun signifies a connection to the concept of fortune or luck.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fortun: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/fortun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fortun in Braille

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

The name Fortun in braille

How to sign the name Fortun using Sign Language

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

The name Fortun in sign language

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