Forseth

Forseth Meaning & Origin

About Forseth
The surname Forseth is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Forseti," meaning "presiding one" or "president." It is believed to have been a name given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, signifying a family's connection to a respected or influential individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forseth: 955
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRS0
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S IH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrsɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS0', 'FRST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forseth in Braille

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

The name Forseth in braille

How to sign the name Forseth using Sign Language

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

The name Forseth in sign language

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