Forstner

Forstner Meaning & Origin

About Forstner
The surname Forstner is of German origin and is derived from the word "Forst," meaning "forest" in German. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in or lived near a forest. The name Forstner signifies a person's association with forestry or their residence in a wooded area.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forstner: 583
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRSTNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0623506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”rstnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRSTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forstner in Braille

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

The name Forstner in braille

How to sign the name Forstner using Sign Language

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

The name Forstner in sign language

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