The French region of
Savoie is the ancestral homeland of the prestigious surname Du fonteyn. The name Du fonteyn 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, Du fonteyn is classed as a topographic surname.
Early Origins of the Du fonteyn family
The surname Du fonteyn 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 Du fonteyn family
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Du fonteyn Spelling Variations
Spelling 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 Du fonteyn family (pre 1700)
Notable in the family name at this time was Pierre Fontaine
(c. 1390-1450), a French composer and singer, who served in the chapel of Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy; François Lafontaine , Lord of Mézeyrac during the 1600's; Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), a French poet and man of letters...
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Migration of the Du fonteyn family to the New World and Oceana
Some 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.