Fones (surname)

Fones is a surname with origins primarily in England. It is believed to be of topographic origin, derived from residence near a spring or well. The name potentially originates from the Middle English word "founte," "funte" or Old French "fonte," all meaning a spring, fountain, or well.

Variants of the surname include Fonnes, Fownes, and Fowns.

Notable people with the surname Fones:

• Alfred Civilion Fones (1869-1938), an American dentist and founder of the dental hygiene profession.