Oberstar

Oberstar Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oberstar: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1062306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 B ER0 S T AA2 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊbərˌstɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oberstar in Braille

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

The name Oberstar in braille

How to sign the name Oberstar using Sign Language

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.

The name Oberstar in sign language

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