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
Scholar 502
Cotton Weaver 89
Labourer 33
Chain Maker 32
Dress Maker 23
House Keeper 18
Cotton Winder 17
Domestic Servant 14
Laundress 14
Blacksmith 12
Agricultural Labourer 10
Cotton Spinner 10
General Servant 9
Carter 9
Annuitant 9
Engine Fitter 9
Weaver Cotton 9
Grocer 8
Joiner 8
Nurse 7
Farmers Son 7
Hawker 7
Wife 7
Anvilmaker 7
Tailor 6

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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