The probst Surname
probst Name Meaning and History
- German: from Middle High German probest ‘superviser’,‘provost’ (from Latin propositus), an occupational name for the head of a religious chapter or educational establishment, or, since such officials were usually clergy and celibate, a nickname probably for a self-important person.
- Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Probst ‘provost’; the reason for its adoption is unknown.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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