About Foerster
The surname Foerster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorster," meaning "forester" or "guardian of the forest." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a forester or had responsibilities related to the management and protection of forests. The name Foerster is common among German-speaking populations and has variations such as Förster and Forster.
The surname Foerster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foerster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Foerster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foerster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.