Brobst

Brobst Meaning & Origin

About Brobst
The surname Brobst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brob" meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a swampy area. Over time, the name Brobst has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Brobst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Brobst: 1,957
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15074
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brobst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Brobst is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRPST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60123
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 B S T
🌐 IPA
/brΙ‘bst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRPST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brobst in Braille

Here's how to represent Brobst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Brobst in braille

How to sign the name Brobst using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Brobst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Brobst in sign language

Numerology