About Iobst
The surname Iobst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "iobest," meaning "yew tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with yew trees. Yew trees were highly valued in medieval times for their durable wood, which was used for making longbows. Therefore, the surname Iobst likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the yew tree industry.
The surname Iobst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Iobst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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