Lafuente

Lafuente Meaning & Origin

About Lafuente
The surname Lafuente is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "fuente," meaning "fountain" or "source." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or worked at a fountain or water source. The name Lafuente is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals or families who have a connection to water-related activities or locations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lafuente: 911
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,727
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lafuente based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LFNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L010530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA0 F W EH1 N T EY0
🌐 IPA
/lΙ‘fˈwΙ›nteΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lafuente in Braille

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

The name Lafuente in braille

How to sign the name Lafuente using Sign Language

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

The name Lafuente in sign language

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