Forcier

Forcier Meaning & Origin

About Forcier
The surname Forcier is of French origin and is derived from the word "forcier," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who possessed physical strength or had a powerful presence. The name may have also been given to those who worked in occupations that required strength, such as blacksmiths or soldiers. Overall, the surname Forcier signifies strength and power.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forcier: 2,171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,911
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.74

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forcier 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
FRS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R K IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrkiər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS', 'FRXR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forcier in Braille

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

The name Forcier in braille

How to sign the name Forcier using Sign Language

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

The name Forcier in sign language

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