About Oberstar
The surname Oberstar is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "ober" meaning "upper" or "higher" and "star" meaning "star." It is believed to have originated as a topographic or occupational name, referring to someone who lived or worked in a place associated with a star, such as a house or inn with a star as a sign. The surname Oberstar may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a shining star or a prominent figure in their community.
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The surname Oberstar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oberstar 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 Oberstar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oberstar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oberstar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.