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
The surname Fonseca is borne by numerous individuals across various professions, particularly in Portuguese-speaking communities in