Summary

The surname PROBST is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name 'Probst,' which means 'provost' or 'priest' in German. It historically referred to someone who held the position of a provost, a high-ranking clergyman in charge of a religious community. Surnames like PROBST were often adopted by individuals or their descendants who worked or served as provosts or priests in churches. The name has variations in spelling across regions and has spread to other countries over time.
There are
6271
Probsts in the USA
Probst is the
5540th
most common last name in the USA

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Probst Genealogy

OriginsOrigin of the surname Probst.
Geographic DistributionGeographical distribution of the surname Probst.
VariationsVariations of the surname Probst.
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