Forest

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, French
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/(American English) /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/(British English)

Meaning & History

Originally belonged to a person who lived near or in a forest. It was probably originally derived, via Old French forest, from Latin forestam (silva) meaning "outer (wood)".