Fontaines History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Fontaines

What does the name Fontaines mean?

The French region of Savoie is the ancestral homeland of the prestigious surname Fontaines. The name Fontaines 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, Fontaines is classed as a topographic surname.

Early Origins of the Fontaines family

The surname Fontaines 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 Fontaines family

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Fontaines 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 Fontaines family

Jean Desfontaines (c. 1658-1752), a French Baroque composer
The Abbé Pierre François Guyot-Desfontaines (1685-1745), a French journalist, translator and popular historian

Migration of the Fontaines family

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.