Save Type Surname (from location) Usage German Pronounced Pron. FAWRST [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from Old High German forst "forest". Probably unrelated to the Old French word forest, which was derived from Latin, Old High German forst was derived from foraha meaning "fir tree". Related NamesDetails VariantsFoerstner, Förstner Categories flora, nature, plants, trees