The surname Foster is a variation of the name Forster, meaning one who 'works in the forest'.[1] It may also derive from the French forcetier, meaning 'maker of scissors'.

In the 2010 United States Census, Foster ranked #99 in surname popularity.[2]

Notable people with the surname "Foster" include

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  • Yip Foster (1907–1978), Canadian ice hockey player

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Foster Name Meaning". ancestry.com. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "Foster Last Name Popularity, Meaning, and Origin". namecensus.com. Retrieved October 23, 2022.