About Foister
The surname Foister is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "foist," meaning "to introduce surreptitiously" or "to insert fraudulently." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered cunning or deceitful. Over time, the surname Foister became hereditary and passed down through generations, although its negative connotations have largely diminished in modern times.
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The surname Foister is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foister based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Foister is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Foister in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foister using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.