Find out how popular the last name Forestier is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Forestier.

Forestier, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Forestier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Forestier in America

Forestier is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Forestier surname appeared 431 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Forestier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Forestier to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Forestier

The surname FORESTIER is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "forestier," meaning a forester or a person who lived and worked in a forest. It can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name is believed to have originated in various regions of France where forests were abundant, such as the Normandy, Brittany, and Burgundy regions. It was initially an occupational surname given to individuals who held positions related to forestry or lived in or near forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname FORESTIER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, including "Forestarius" and "Forester," indicating its widespread use at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Geoffroy FORESTIER was a knight and landowner in the region of Normandy. He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, indicating the prominence of the surname among the nobility.

During the 14th century, a renowned poet and scholar named Philippe FORESTIER was born in Paris. He is known for his contributions to the literary scene of that era and his works that have been preserved in various manuscripts.

In the 16th century, a French explorer named Jacques FORESTIER is believed to have been among the first Europeans to venture into the northern regions of Canada. His expedition and observations were documented in several journals and maps from that time.

Another notable individual with the surname FORESTIER was Jean-Baptiste FORESTIER, a French architect and urban planner who lived from 1890 to 1973. He is credited with introducing the concept of "green spaces" in urban planning and is considered a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture.

During the 19th century, a French artist named Antoine FORESTIER gained recognition for his realistic paintings depicting rural life and landscapes. He was born in 1819 and his works are still celebrated and displayed in various art galleries across Europe.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname FORESTIER who have left their mark throughout history, stemming from the name's origins as an occupational surname related to forestry and life in forested areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Forestier

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Forestier.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Forestier was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Forestier has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Forestier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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