Meaning, origin and history of the surname Fortune

Type Surname (from nickname)

Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃən/(American English) /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃuːn/(British English) [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Middle English, ultimately from Latin fortuna meaning "fortune, luck, chance". This was possibly a nickname for a gambler.

Other Languages & CulturesFortuin, Fortuyn(Dutch)

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