About Forshaw
The surname Forshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "for," meaning "in front of" or "before," and "sceaga," meaning "copse" or "thicket." Therefore, the name Forshaw is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or in front of a copse or thicket. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, but its meaning has remained relatively consistent.
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The surname Forshaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forshaw 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 Forshaw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forshaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forshaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.