Foerstel

Foerstel Meaning & Origin

About Foerstel
The surname Foerstel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorstele," meaning "forester" or "guardian of the forest." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as foresters or had responsibilities related to the management and protection of forests. The name Foerstel signifies a connection to nature and the role of overseeing and preserving woodland areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Foerstel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Foerstel: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foerstel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRSTL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/foerstel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foerstel in Braille

Here's how to represent Foerstel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Foerstel in braille

How to sign the name Foerstel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Foerstel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Foerstel in sign language

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