Pabst

Meaning

Derived from the personal name Pabst, possibly related to 'Papst' (Pope) or a variant of Baptist.

Etymology

Derived from the German personal name Pabst, which may relate to 'Papst' (Pope) or be a variant of 'Baptist' (Täufer in German). The name became established as a surname in German-speaking regions.

About the Pabst Surname

A German surname derived from a personal name, possibly related to religious terminology. The name became more widely known through the Pabst brewing family in the United States.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking countries, with diaspora in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Frederick Pabst (American brewer, founder of Pabst Brewing Company)

People with the Pabst Surname