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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The surname Jobst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Jobst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.