About Fortune
The surname Fortune is of English and French origin, derived from the Middle English and Old French word "fortune," meaning "luck" or "fate." It was likely a nickname given to someone who was considered fortunate or lucky, or perhaps it was used ironically for someone who was perceived as unlucky. The name may have also been given to a person who had a positive outlook on life or who was associated with good fortune in some way. Overall, the surname Fortune signifies a connection to luck, fate, or positive circumstances.
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The surname Fortune is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fortune 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 Fortune is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fortune in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fortune using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.