Forsting

Forsting Meaning & Origin

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

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forsting: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forsting based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRSTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0623052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/forsting*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRSTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forsting in Braille

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

The name Forsting in braille

How to sign the name Forsting using Sign Language

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

The name Forsting in sign language

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