Forestier

Forestier Meaning & Origin

About Forestier
The surname Forestier is of French origin and is derived from the word "forestier," meaning "forest dweller" or "one who lives in or near a forest." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who lived or worked in forests, such as foresters, woodsmen, or those who owned or managed forested lands. The name Forestier signifies a connection to nature and the forest environment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forestier: 431
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0602306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/forestier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRST', 'FRSTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forestier in Braille

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

The name Forestier in braille

How to sign the name Forestier using Sign Language

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

The name Forestier in sign language

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