Fortens Surname
Approximately 2 people bear this surname
Fortens Surname Definition:
Osbert, Radulphus, William Fortin, and their fiefs in Normandy, 1180-95, Berenger F. in 1198 (Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae); Richard de Forten of England 1199 (Rotuli Curiae Regis). See Fortune. Geronymus and Baldwin Fortinus witnessed a charter in Normandy 1077 (Mem.
Read More About This SurnameFortens Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 1:72,061,528 | 727,117 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4 | 1:6,093,842 | 135,151 |
Fortens (3) may also be a first name.
Fortens Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Osbert, Radulphus, William Fortin, and their fiefs in Normandy, 1180-95, Berenger F. in 1198 (Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae); Richard de Forten of England 1199 (Rotuli Curiae Regis). See Fortune. Geronymus and Baldwin Fortinus witnessed a charter in Normandy 1077 (Mem. Soc. Ant. Norm. v. 197).
Fortens Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Fortens Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Fortens (Russian: Фортенс) is borne by more people in Russia than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Fortens? popularity and diffusion
The last name Fortens is the 11,742,229th most commonly occurring surname throughout the world. It is borne by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The last name Fortens is primarily found in Europe, where 100 percent of Fortens reside; 100 percent reside in Eastern Europe and 100 percent reside in East Slavic Europe. Fortens is also the 7,463,778th most commonly held first name on earth It is held by 3 people.
The last name Fortens is most widespread in Russia, where it is held by 2 people, or 1 in 72,061,528. In Russia Fortens is primarily found in: Saint Petersburg, where 100 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
Fortens Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fortens in the Russian language | ||
| Фортенс | fortens | - |
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