Jobst

Jobst Meaning & Origin

About Jobst
The surname Jobst is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Jobst," which is a variant of the name "Job," meaning "persecuted" or "afflicted." It is believed to have originated from the biblical figure Job, known for his patience and endurance in the face of suffering. The surname Jobst likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Jobst. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jobst: 568
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,850
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jobst 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 Jobst is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JPST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
JA
πŸ”Š Soundex
J0123
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 B S T
🌐 IPA
/Κ€Ι‘bst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JPST', 'APST')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jobst in Braille

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

The name Jobst in braille

How to sign the name Jobst using Sign Language

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

The name Jobst in sign language

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