FONTENELLE
Fontenelle
Fontenelle is a surname of French origin, believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by the Huguenots in the 17th century. The name derives from the Old French words "fontaine", meaning fountain, and "nelle", meaning small. The surname is often found in regions where Huguenot communities settled, such as London, Canterbury, and Norwich.
Notable individuals with the surname Fontenelle include renowned French astronomer and writer Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657–1757), who played a crucial role in popularising science during the Enlightenment period.
The Fontenelle name has continued to be passed down through generations, with descendants making contributions in various fields across the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 89 people named Fontenelle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Fontenelle.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Claudius
- Terry
- Troy
Female
- Jacqueline
- Marlene
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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