About Deforest
The name "Deforest" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "desfors," meaning "from the forest." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked in a forested area. The name signifies a connection to nature and the environment, reflecting a person's ancestral ties to wooded regions.
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Most individuals with the name Deforest are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Deforest in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Deforest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.