TheNameDBOber
OccupationalMeaning
Waiter or servant, derived from the occupational term for a waiter.
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'Ober' meaning waiter or head servant, used as an occupational surname. The term was also adopted in Yiddish-speaking communities.
About the Ober Surname
A German occupational surname derived from the word for waiter or servant. The name reflects the medieval occupational naming conventions of German-speaking regions.
Distribution
Primarily Germany and Yiddish-speaking regions of Central and Eastern Europe.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers identified