Pobst

Pobst Meaning & Origin

About Pobst
The surname Pobst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "poppo" or "boppo," meaning "priest" or "monk." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as priests or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Pobst may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed qualities associated with a priest or monk, such as being pious or religious.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pobst: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PPST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0123
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 B S T
🌐 IPA
/pΙ‘bst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PPST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pobst in Braille

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

The name Pobst in braille

How to sign the name Pobst using Sign Language

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

The name Pobst in sign language

Numerology