Forte

Forte Meaning & Origin

About Forte
The surname Forte is of Italian origin and is derived from the Italian word "forte," meaning "strong" or "brave." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possessed physical strength or displayed courage and resilience. The name Forte can also be associated with fortresses or strongholds, suggesting a possible connection to someone who lived near or worked in such places. Overall, the surname Forte signifies strength, bravery, and fortitude.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forte: 12,023
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0630
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R T EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ”rteΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forte in Braille

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

The name Forte in braille

How to sign the name Forte using Sign Language

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

The name Forte in sign language

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