About Forsten
The surname Forsten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorste" or "vorsten," meaning "forester" or "warden." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a forester or held a position of authority in a forested area. The name Forsten signifies a connection to the profession or role of a forester and may have been adopted by individuals who held such positions or were associated with forestry activities.
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The surname Forsten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forsten 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 Forsten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forsten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forsten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.