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![Show Contents]() Lafontai History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The French region of Savoie is the ancestral homeland of the prestigious surname Lafontai. The name Lafontai is derived from the Old French word "fontaine," which means "fountain," and as a name it no doubt originally served as a mark of recognition for someone who lived near such a landmark. As such, Lafontai is classed as a topographic surname. Early Origins of the Lafontai familyThe surname Lafontai was first found in Savoy (French: Savoie) in the Rhône-Alpes region of the French Alps, where this renowned family has held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Lafontai familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lafontai research. Another 310 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1238, 1339, 1357, 1390, 1418, 1450, 1521, 1551, 1579, 1600, 1621, 1658, 1663, 1685, 1695, 1696, 1702, 1731, 1745, 1752, 1789, 1816 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Lafontai History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lafontai Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lafontaine, Lafontain, Lafantaine, Fontaine, Fantaine, Fontain, Fontein, Fantein, Fantaine, Fonteyn, Lafonteyn, Lafon and many more. Early Notables of the Lafontai familyNotable in the family name at this time was - François Lafontaine , Lord of Mézeyrac during the 1600's
Migration of the Lafontai familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: F.L. Lafontaine, aged 22, who settled in Mississippi in 1820; F.L Lafontaine, aged 22, who came to New Orleans in 1820; John LaFontaine, aged 28, who settled in Charleston in 1823.
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