About Obergfell
The surname Obergfell is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "ober" meaning "upper" or "above" and "fell" meaning "rock" or "cliff." Therefore, the name Obergfell can be interpreted as "above the rock" or "on top of the cliff." It is likely that the surname originally referred to someone who lived near or on a prominent rock formation or cliff, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in an elevated area.
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The surname Obergfell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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