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Forsyth
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Origin Of The Surname Forsyth
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Meaning Of The Surname Forsyth
One Who Lives by the Fairy Hill
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Interesting
Facts About
Forsyth
Forsyth is thought to have been used as a topographical surname. it is inspired by the Gaelic language and Scottish folklore. It is made up of the Gaelic element ‘for’ meaning hill and ‘sithe’ which meant fairy. Topographical surnames described a feature or landmark near to where the bearer lived. This surname would have been given to a person who lived next to a hill where legend held that fairies dwelled. Sir Bruce Forsyth the English television presenter is a famous bearer of this surname. |
Forsyth Statistics
Forsyth is the number 1193 ranked surname in the United Kingdom.
According to our statistics around 8,265 share the surname Forsyth in the UK.
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