About Fosburgh
The surname Fosburgh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "foss," meaning "ditch" or "trench," and "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." Therefore, the surname Fosburgh is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or trench that served as a defensive fortification. It is also possible that the surname could have been a locational name for someone who hailed from a place named Fosburgh.
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The surname Fosburgh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fosburgh 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 Fosburgh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fosburgh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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