How common is the Ober surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Ober in the United States.

Are there Ober soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 109 soldiers with the Ober surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Ober mean?

The surname Ober means "Waiter or servant, derived from the occupational term for a waiter.". It is of German or Yiddish origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Germany and Yiddish-speaking regions of Central and Eastern Europe.

Ober Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ober Surname

M.J. Ober

Quick Facts

Origin: German or Yiddish
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

109 soldiers with the Ober surname found in Civil War records.

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