There are
3652
Lafontaines in the USA
Lafontaine is the
8964th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lafontaine

FriedrichHeinrich

German philosopher known for his works on skepticism and the interpretation of Spinoza.

AugustHeinrich

German poet and patriot who wrote the lyrics of the German national anthem, 'Das Lied der Deutschen.'

JohannGottlieb

German philosopher who is considered one of the founding figures of German Idealism.

JohannGeorg

Legendary magician and alchemist known for his association with the Devil, as depicted in the Faust legend.

Ottovon

German scientist and inventor who is famous for his experiments with vacuum and his invention of the Magdeburg hemispheres.

Lafontaine Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Lafontaine has origins in French and German language.
Geographic DistributionThe surname is primarily found in France, Germany, and other European countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname include Fontaine, Lefontaine, and Fontayne.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Lafontaine occurred during various times and in different places due to reasons such as employment opportunities, seeking better living conditions, or fleeing conflict.