How common is the Obrecht surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Obrecht in the United States.

Are there Obrecht soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 16 soldiers with the Obrecht surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Obrecht mean?

The surname Obrecht means "Bright or shining, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'ober' (upper) and 'recht' (right/bright).". It is of German origin.

Descriptive

Meaning

Bright or shining, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'ober' (upper) and 'recht' (right/bright).

Etymology

Derived from Old German elements 'ober' meaning upper or high, combined with 'recht' meaning right, straight, or bright. The name may have originated as a descriptive or topographic surname.

About the Obrecht Surname

A German surname with possible descriptive or topographic origins, combining elements meaning upper and bright or right. The name has historical documentation through notable Renaissance figures.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Germany and German-speaking regions.

Obrecht Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Obrecht Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

16 soldiers with the Obrecht surname found in Civil War records.

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