Obrecht

Obrecht Meaning & Origin

About Obrecht
The surname Obrecht is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German personal name "Adalbrecht," which means "noble and bright." It is a combination of the elements "adal," meaning noble, and "brecht," meaning bright or famous. Over time, the name evolved into Obrecht, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their noble and distinguished qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obrecht: 785
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,918
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obrecht 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 Obrecht is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRKT
🗽 NYSIIS
OAC
🔊 Soundex
O160203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 B R IH0 K T
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊbrɪkt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obrecht in Braille

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

The name Obrecht in braille

How to sign the name Obrecht using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Obrecht using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Obrecht in sign language

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