About Forand
The surname Forand is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "forant," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a powerful presence. The name Forand may have been given to individuals who exhibited these qualities, and over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Forand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forand 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 Forand is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.