Forester

Forester Meaning & Origin

About Forester
The surname Forester is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forester," which referred to someone who worked as a gamekeeper or guardian of a forest. It was a occupational name given to individuals who had the responsibility of managing and protecting the forest and its wildlife. The name Forester signifies a connection to the natural world and a role associated with the preservation and stewardship of forests.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forester: 5,037
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,704
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.71

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forester 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 Forester is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0602306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R AH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”rΙ™stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forester in Braille

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

The name Forester in braille

How to sign the name Forester using Sign Language

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

The name Forester in sign language

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