Fontecilla


Fontecilla is a family name found in Spain, Italy, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, The United States, and Canada.

Origin

Fontecilla is one of a set of surnames related to or descended from 'Fuentes,' meaning fountains. These names include Fuente, de la Fuente, Fuentecilla, Fuéntez, Fuentez, Font, Fonte, Fontes, Fontecilla, Fontana, Fontano, Fontanal, Fontanales, Fontanals, Fontanella, Fontanet, Fontanillos and many more.
The name Fontecilla is a diminutive of fuente, a cognate of fountain.
It is a common surname in Chile and Italy.
In Santiago, Chile, there is a street named La Fontecilla.

Notable Persons named Fontecilla