Forsyth

/fɔːrˈsaɪθ/ proper noun

Definition

A surname of Scottish origin, also referring to various places named after the family. Most commonly associated with Forsyth County in various US states.

Etymology

Scottish surname meaning 'man of peace' from Gaelic fear (man) and sithe (peace). The name originated in the Scottish Highlands and was carried by emigrants to North America, where it became attached to numerous geographic locations.

Kelly Says

The Forsyth name is scattered across American geography like breadcrumbs of Scottish migration - there are Forsyth counties in Georgia, North Carolina, and Montana, each telling the story of Scottish settlers who helped shape the American frontier.

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