Forrest Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Forrest Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Forrest family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 47
Female Servant 38
Cotton Weaver 33
Weaver 32
Agricultural Labourer 25
Labourer 18
Farmer 16
Nailor 13
Shoe Maker 9
Tailor 9
Stone Mason 8
Chain Maker 8
Cotton Spinner 7
Dress Maker 6
Male Servant 6
Gardener 5
Joiner 5
Silk Piecer 5
Silk Weaver 5
Bricklayer 5
Publican 5
Blacksmith 5
Coal Miner 5
Carpenter 4
Clerk 4

Forrest Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Forrest 100% 25,976
2 Forest 86% 7,663
3 Farrest 86% 344
4 Forrist 86% 197

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The surname Forrest is the most popular version of all its varients

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