About Forde
The surname Forde is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old English word "ford," meaning a shallow river crossing. As a surname, Forde likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a ford. It could also be a topographical name for someone who lived near a ford or a habitational name for someone from a place named Ford. The surname Forde is relatively common in Ireland, particularly in County Galway, where it is often spelled as "Ó Fuartháin" in Irish Gaelic.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forde based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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