About the Jobst Surname

Some records give Jost; others give Jobst. Both point to the same German family name.

Jobst is listed among the recognised spellings of Jost. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Jost surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Jobst surname pack.