Forand

Forand Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forand: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F06053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”rΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forand in Braille

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

The name Forand in braille

How to sign the name Forand using Sign Language

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.

The name Forand in sign language

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