About Forby
The surname Forby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Forbiorn," meaning "forbidden bear." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was associated with bears or had bear-like qualities. Over time, the name evolved into Forby and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Forby is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forby based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Forby in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.