Fonseca

Fonseca is a surname of Portuguese origin that is common in Portugal, Brazil, and Spanish-speaking countries. As a toponymic name, it is believed to derive from places named Fonseca and may have originally described a location associated with springs or fountains, though etymologies vary by source. Beyond its use as a family name, Fonseca appears in geographic and institutional names, reflecting its toponymic roots.

In the world of wine, Fonseca is the name of a historic Port wine house based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. The house is known for producing a range of ports, including ruby, tawny, and vintage styles, and plays a notable role in the Port wine industry.

The surname Fonseca is borne by numerous individuals across various professions, particularly in Portuguese-speaking communities in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. As such, Fonseca functions as both a family name and a place-associated identifier with cultural and commercial resonance in regions influenced by Portuguese language and heritage.