Pontet

Pontet is a term of French origin that can function as both a surname and a place name. Etymologically, it derives from pont, meaning "bridge," with the diminutive suffix -et, yielding a sense of "small bridge" or "bridge at a small place."

As a toponym, Pontet is used for sites that are associated with a bridge or crossing. In France, it appears in the names of rural localities and cadastral references in various regions, reflecting its descriptive origin.

As a surname, Pontet is found among individuals in francophone communities. It is one of several surnames derived from geographic features, and bearers may trace ancestry to a place near a bridge. The article does not list specific persons with this surname, but such records exist in historical and contemporary sources.