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A topographic surname from the Old French 'fontaine', from the Latin 'fontana', meaning 'spring' or 'fountain'. It was applied to families who lived near a natural spring or fountain, which were important water sources in medieval villages. The surname is found throughout France, with particular density in Normandy, Picardy, and Champagne.