Fountain Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Fountain ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fountain Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fountain family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 76
Female Servant 31
Farmer 29
Independent 27
Labourer 19
Male Servant 14
Silk Weaver 12
Shoe Maker 11
Butcher 9
Carpenter 5
Lace Maker 5
Ag Lab 5
Gardener 5
Coal Miner 5
Publican 4
Baker 4
Dress Maker 4
Servant 4
Pupil 4
Weaver 4
Tailor 3
Laundress 3
Basket Maker 3
Wheelwright 3
Smith 3

Fountain Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fenton 50% 33,328
2 Fountain 100% 14,576
3 Fanton 50% 2,140
4 Finton 50% 1,465
5 Fontaine 75% 896
6 Fountaine 89% 526
7 Fonton 63% 144
8 Fenten 50% 113

Did you know?

The surname Fountain is the 2nd most popular variant of Fenton.

Search for the Fountain family