About Forty
The surname Forty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "feower-tig," meaning "forty." It is believed to have originated as a nickname or a topographical name for someone who lived near a place associated with the number forty, such as a field or a hill. The surname Forty is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern counties of England.
The surname Forty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forty 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 Forty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Forty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.