Become A Member

- save a list of your favourite names
- share your kids name ideas

Sign in | Get Started
Browse by first letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


 
 
 

Forster


(Rate 1 2 3 4 5)

Origin Of The Surname Forster

Meaning Of The Surname Forster

Chisel Maker

Interesting Facts About Forster

Forster is thought to be of French origins and would have been brought to Britain by invading Normans. It comes from the Old French ‘forcettes’ and would have been given as a surname to a person who made and sold chisels and other early tools. E M Forster the English novelist and short story writer is a famous bearer of this surname.

Forster Statistics

Forster is the number 991 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 9,865 share the surname Forster in the UK.

Why not share the surname Forster with your friends?