Forste

Forste Meaning & Origin

About Forste
The surname Forste is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorste," meaning "forester" or "guardian of the forest." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as foresters or had responsibilities related to the management and protection of forests. The name Forste signifies a connection to the natural environment and the role of overseeing and preserving woodland areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forste: 228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRST
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T
🌐 IPA
/forste*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forste in Braille

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

The name Forste in braille

How to sign the name Forste using Sign Language

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

The name Forste in sign language

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