Obst

Obst Meaning & Origin

About Obst
The surname Obst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "obst," meaning "fruit." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a fruit grower, seller, or someone who lived near an orchard. The name Obst signifies a connection to the cultivation or trade of fruits and is a relatively common surname in Germany.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obst: 621
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
APST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
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🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 B S T
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘bst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
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Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obst in Braille

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

The name Obst in braille

How to sign the name Obst using Sign Language

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

The name Obst in sign language

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