Forbord

Forbord Meaning & Origin

About Forbord
The surname Forbord is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse words "for" meaning "out" or "beyond" and "bord" meaning "table." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary or border, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was known for sitting at the head of the table or being in charge of a gathering. Overall, the surname Forbord suggests a connection to a geographical location or a position of authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forbord: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forbord 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
FRPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F061063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R B ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/forbord*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forbord in Braille

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

The name Forbord in braille

How to sign the name Forbord using Sign Language

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

The name Forbord in sign language

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