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 371
Cotton Weaver 37
Chain Maker 25
House Keeper 21
Labourer 21
Dress Maker 17
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 15
House Servant 14
Agricultural Labourer 13
Coal Miner 13
Blacksmith 11
Tailor 10
Laundress 9
Wife Of Above 9
Domestic Servant 9
Shoe Maker 9
Cotton Spinner 9
Cotton Winder 8
Governess 7
Grocer 7
Servant 7
Joiner 6
General Servant 6
Bricklayer 6
Anvil Maker 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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