There are
1977
Laforests in the USA
Laforest is the
14957th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Laforest

OlivierLaforest

Olivier Laforest is a Canadian baseball player who played for the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball.

MaximeLaforest

Maxime Laforest is a Canadian-born figure skater who competed for France.

Jean-BaptisteLaforest

Jean-Baptiste Laforest was a French opera singer known for his baritone voice and performances at the Paris Opera.

PierreLaforest

Pierre Laforest is a Canadian-born bassist who has played with various jazz and pop musicians.

JenniferLaforest

Jennifer Laforest is a Canadian politician and member of the Quebec National Assembly.

JérômeLaforest

Jérôme Laforest is a French footballer who played as a defender.

CatherineLaforest

Catherine Laforest is a Canadian actress known for her roles in French-language television series.

LaforestBrown

Laforest Brown is an American poet and writer known for his works exploring themes of identity and race.

MarcLaforest

Marc Laforest is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League.

LiamLaforest

Liam Laforest is a British actor known for his appearances in television dramas and films.

Laforest Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Laforest' is of French origin and is derived from the French word 'foret,' meaning 'forest.' It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near or in a forest.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Laforest' is most commonly found in France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Ile-de-France. It is also present in French-speaking regions of Canada, such as Quebec and New Brunswick.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Laforest' include 'Laforêt' and 'Laforet.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Laforest' primarily involve French emigrants who settled in Canada during the French colonial period and later generations who have migrated to other countries.