Obrist

Obrist Meaning & Origin

About Obrist
The surname Obrist 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 a high-ranking position or authority, such as a military officer or a chief. Over time, the surname Obrist has evolved into a family name that is now found in various German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obrist: 299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRST
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O16023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B R IH1 S T
🌐 IPA
/obrist*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obrist in Braille

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

The name Obrist in braille

How to sign the name Obrist using Sign Language

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

The name Obrist in sign language

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