Fonck (surname)
Fonck is a German surname derived from the nickname meaning "spark", possibly indicating at the occupation of blacksmith.[1] Notable people with this surname are:
- Antoine Fonck
- Bernard Fonck (born 1973), Belgian equestrian
- Catherine Fonck (born 1968), Belgian nephrologist and politician
- Cecilia Bolocco Fonck (born 1965), Chilean actress, TV host, and Miss Universe 1987
- Johny Fonck (1920–2008), Luxembourgish athlete
- René Fonck (1894–1953), French World War I flying ace
- René Fonck (canoeist) (1923–2018), Luxembourgish sprint canoer
See also
- All pages with titles containing Fonck
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| From "spark" rel. to occ. 'smith' | ||
1 "Kovalik" etc. may also be derived from the name of the bird of genus of nuthatches | ||
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