Probst

Probst Meaning & Origin

About Probst
The surname Probst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "prob(e)st," meaning "provost" or "head of a religious community." It was originally an occupational name for someone who held the position of a provost, which was a high-ranking administrative or ecclesiastical role in medieval times. The surname Probst is therefore associated with individuals who were leaders or administrators within religious institutions or communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Probst: 6,271
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,540
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.13

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRPST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P60123
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA1 B S T
🌐 IPA
/prΙ‘bst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRPST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Probst in Braille

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

The name Probst in braille

How to sign the name Probst using Sign Language

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

The name Probst in sign language

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