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.
The surname Fortun is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Fortun in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.