Forst

Forst Meaning & Origin

About Forst
The surname Forst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorst" or "forst," meaning "forest." It is an occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked in a forest or had some association with forestry. The name may have been originally bestowed upon foresters, woodsmen, or individuals who owned or managed forested lands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forst: 2,283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T
🌐 IPA
/fΙ”rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forst in Braille

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

The name Forst in braille

How to sign the name Forst using Sign Language

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

The name Forst in sign language

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