Fontana Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Fontana mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Fontana name
Fontana means "spring" or "fountain". It was a name for someone who lived beside a spring or a village fountain, a vital landmark in every community, or for a family from one of the many places called Fontana. The surname is found throughout Italy but is most frequent in the north, especially Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino.
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This overview covers the Fontana name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fontana name FAQ
What does the Fontana name mean?
Spring or fountain. Common variants include Fontani, Fontanella, Fontanini.
Where does the Fontana surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Fontana coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fontana crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fontana coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.