About Forsythe
The surname Forsythe is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Fornjótr, meaning "ancient giant." It is believed that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who was tall or had a large stature. Over time, the name evolved into Forsythe and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Forsythe can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
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The surname Forsythe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forsythe 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 Forsythe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forsythe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forsythe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.