About Forrester
The surname Forrester is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "forestier," meaning "one who lived or worked in a forest." It was originally used to denote someone who was a gamekeeper or a forest warden. The name signifies a person's occupation or association with forests and woodlands, highlighting their role in managing or living in these natural environments.
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The surname Forrester is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forrester 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 Forrester in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forrester using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.