About Forbs
The surname Forbs is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fearb" which means "field" or "plowed land." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or worked on a plowed field. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Forbs, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.
The surname Forbs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forbs 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 Forbs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forbs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forbs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.