There are
2881
Forets in the USA
Foret is the
11035th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Foret

Jean-BaptisteForest

French physician and naturalist known for his contributions to botany and pharmacology.

François-XavierForest

Canadian Jesuit missionary who worked among the indigenous people of Canada and played a significant role in their conversion to Christianity.

MarcelForestier

French composer and conductor who composed several symphonies and orchestral works during the late 19th century.

SimoneForêt

Belgian painter and sculptor known for her abstract and expressionistic artworks.

LouisForestier

French architect and urban planner who designed numerous buildings and urban spaces in France during the 20th century.

Foret Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Foret' has origins in France and Belgium.
Geographic DistributionThe surname is predominantly found in regions of France and Belgium.
VariationsVariations of the surname include 'Forest', 'Forêt', 'Forette', 'Forestin', and 'Forett'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Foret' occurred during various times and in different places. Some instances include migration to Canada in the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Reasons for migration and immigration varied, including economic opportunities, religious freedom, and political factors.