Forrer

Forrer Meaning & Origin

About Forrer
The surname Forrer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorre," meaning "forester" or "guardian of the forest." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as foresters or had responsibilities related to the management and protection of forests. The name Forrer is relatively rare and can be found primarily in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forrer: 709
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 ER0 R
🌐 IPA
/fɔərr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forrer in Braille

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

The name Forrer in braille

How to sign the name Forrer using Sign Language

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

The name Forrer in sign language

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