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Fort

in the US

There are 7,128 people with the last name "Fort" in the United States.

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Ranking in the US

NameRank
Fort 3,886
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  1. is 3,882nd most common Hamblin
  2. is 3,883rd most common Flanders
  3. is 3,884th most common Heinrich
  4. is 3,885th most common Manzo
  5. is 3,886th most common Fort
  6. is 3,887th most common Swope
  7. is 3,888th most common Mccue
  8. is 3,889th most common Wentz
  9. is 3,890th most common Rousseau

Most Common First Names for Fort

John, James, Robert, William, David, Michael, Mary, Richard, Thomas, George

Meaning & History

English, French, and Catalan: nickname from Old French, Middle English, Catalan fort, ‘strong’, ‘brave’ (Latin fortis). In some cases it may be from the Latin personal name derived from this word; this was borne by an obscure saint whose cult was popular during the Middle Ages in southern and southwestern France.

English and French: topographic name for someone who lived near a fortress or stronghold, or an occupational name for someone employed in one. Compare Fortier 1.

Czech (Fořt): variant of Forst.

Recent Searches for "Fort" in the US

Since June 2009
2,302

Most Popular Search

John Fort (8 searches)
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