About Forks
The surname Forks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "forca," meaning "fork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used forks, or possibly for someone who lived near a fork in a road or river. The surname Forks is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
The surname Forks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forks 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 Forks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.