Forrey is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, Scotland. It is 6 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Forrey
No. of characters: 6
Origin: Ireland, Scotland
Meaning:

Forrey is a form of Ferry. 1. From residence near one. 2. Possibly however from fer ey, the remote or distant island. 3 Camden says. "For Frederick th' English have commonly used Frery and Fery, which have been now a long time a Christian name in the ancient family of Tinley, and lucky to their house as they report."-Remaines, edit. 1674.

The lastname Forrey is a form of the Farey. See Fairy - Anglo-Saxon fægr and ig. Fair-island,' a local name. This surname which occurs in the Registrar-General's list has therefore no connection with Queen Mah, Puck, Robin Good fellow, or any of their family.

The family name Forrey is the variant form of Fairless. Dweller near the bull meadow; one who traveled alone, i.e., without a companion or equal.

Forrey is the variant form of Ferry. Dweller at, or near, a ferry; one who operated a ferry; descendant of Ferry, a pet form of Federic meaning "peace, ruler".

The form of Fairlie. Fair field.

The Forrey is the form of the Fairlamb. Most likely a corruption of some local name terminating in ham.

Is variation of Fairy. Anglo-Saxon fægr and ig. Fair-island,' a local name. This surname which occurs in the Registrar-General's list has therefore no connection with Queen Mah, Puck, Robin Good fellow, or any of their family.

Forrey is form of Ferrey. See Ferry - 1. From residence near one. 2. Possibly however from fer ey, the remote or distant island. 3 Camden says. "For Frederick th' English have commonly used Frery and Fery, which have been now a long time a Christian name in the ancient family of Tinley, and lucky to their house as they report."-Remaines, edit. 1674.

How popular is Forrey?

Forrey is common in United States.

Forrey is ranked 402661 on our list.

As per 2010 US census, number of Forreys plummeted by 2.17 per cent to 585 since 2000 and slipped by 2370 spots and ranked at 37955. The last name was found in around 2 per million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 92.99 94.82
Hispanic or Latino 3.42 2.51
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 1.88 1.17
Forrey is an uncommon surname, few people in United States have the family name and might have roots in United States. Around 871 person has been found who wears Forrey as their family name. Forrey have bearers in many countries around the world. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundreds of Forrey:
36,754 United States853
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
202,100 England7

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