About Forney
The surname Forney is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fornier," meaning "baker." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a baker or was associated with the baking trade. Over time, the surname Forney has spread to various parts of the world, particularly the United States, where it is found among descendants of French immigrants.
The surname Forney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forney 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 Forney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.