Forsch

Forsch Meaning & Origin

About Forsch
The surname Forsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorsch," meaning "advance" or "forward." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was proactive, ambitious, or forward-thinking. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities or who lived in a place associated with progress or advancement. Over time, the surname Forsch has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forsch: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRX
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R SH
🌐 IPA
/forsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forsch in Braille

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

The name Forsch in braille

How to sign the name Forsch using Sign Language

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

The name Forsch in sign language

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