About Forehand
The surname Forehand is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forehand" which means "in front" or "at the front." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived at or near the front of a settlement or a prominent feature in the landscape. It may also have been a nickname for someone who was considered to be at the forefront or leading in a particular field or activity.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Forehand is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forehand 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 Forehand is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forehand in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forehand using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.