About Forster
The surname Forster is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "foster," meaning "foster parent" or "foster child." The name was originally given to those who worked as foster parents or who were raised by foster parents. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Forster can be found worldwide, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Forster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forster 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 Forster is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.