About Oberst
The surname Oberst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ober(e)st," meaning "highest" or "uppermost." It is an occupational surname that was originally used to denote someone who held the rank of "oberst" in the military, which is equivalent to the rank of colonel. The surname Oberst is therefore associated with individuals who held positions of authority and leadership within the military.
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The surname Oberst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oberst 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 Oberst is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oberst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oberst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.