Forges

Forges Meaning & Origin

About Forges
The surname Forges is of French origin and is derived from the word "forge," which refers to a blacksmith's workshop or a place where metal is heated and shaped. As a surname, Forges likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a related profession. It may also have been used as a locational name for individuals who lived near or worked at a forge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forges: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRJS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R JH IH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrʤɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRJS', 'FRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forges in Braille

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

The name Forges in braille

How to sign the name Forges using Sign Language

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

The name Forges in sign language

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