What is "fontane"

Fontane is a surname of Italian origin, meaning fountain. The name may refer to:

• Char Fontane (1952–2007), American actress
• The Fontane Sisters (active 1941–1961), American singing trio
• Theodor Fontane (1819–1898), German novelist and poet
• Tony Fontane (1925–1974), American gospel singer

• Johnny Fontane, character in the novel and film The Godfather