Forsha

Forsha Meaning & Origin

About Forsha
The surname Forsha is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorstehe," 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 Forsha signifies a connection to nature and the role of safeguarding the forested lands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forsha: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRX
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/forsha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forsha in Braille

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

The name Forsha in braille

How to sign the name Forsha using Sign Language

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

The name Forsha in sign language

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