DESFORGES
Also recorded as Des Forges, Des' Forges, Des'Forges, Des-Forges, des Forges
Desforges
Desforges is a surname of French origin, commonly found within British families. The etymology of the name can be traced back to medieval France, where it was originally used to denote someone who lived near a forge or ironworks, or may have been a nickname for a blacksmith or metalworker.
One notable individual bearing the surname Desforges was Marie-Jeanne Riccoboni (née L’Espinasse), a French novelist and actress known by her stage name, Madame Desforges. She achieved acclaim for her literary works during the 18th century.
In contemporary times, the Desforges surname may be found across the United Kingdom among individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions. The name has likely evolved and adapted over the centuries as families have migrated and merged, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
The variation of Desforges may have different spellings or interpretations, but it remains a distinctive and intriguing surname within the British Isles.
There are approximately 468 people named Desforges in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Desforges.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Bernard
- Charles
- Craig
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Claire
- Florence
- Jane
- Janet
- Karine
- Lisa
- Michelle
- Peggy
- Ruth
- Sheila
- Tara
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.