About Fornoff
The surname Fornoff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorn" meaning "in front" or "before," and "hof" meaning "farm" or "court." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fornoff can be interpreted as "in front of the farm" or "before the court." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived or worked in a prominent position near a farm or court.
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The surname Fornoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fornoff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Fornoff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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