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The distinguished surname Brobst is German in origin. It is derived from the Low German "pravest" meaning "provost," and is used to designate someone in charge.
The surname Brobst was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. Chronicles of Kromau in 1379 mention one "Hansen, known as Probstel, head-prior of the cloisters." From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brobst research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1745 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Brobst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Probst, Proebstl (Bavaria), Prahst, Proebsting (Westfalia), Proebster, Probste, Probsst, Probsste and many more.
Another 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brobst Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Brobst is the 17,423rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1