Forsyth

Forsyth Meaning & Origin

About Forsyth
The surname Forsyth is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "fearsithe," meaning "man of peace." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Forsyth in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The name may have also originated from the Gaelic personal name Fearsithe, which means "man of peace" or "peaceful man." Overall, the surname Forsyth signifies a peaceful and harmonious nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forsyth: 8,450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,194
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forsyth 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
FRS0
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R S AY2 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɔrˌsaɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRS0', 'FRST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forsyth in Braille

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

The name Forsyth in braille

How to sign the name Forsyth using Sign Language

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

The name Forsyth in sign language

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