SOBER
Sober
Sober is a British surname of English origin. The name is believed to have originated from the Middle English word sobre, meaning sober' ortemperate’. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a serious or abstinent nature, rather than for someone who did not drink alcohol.
The Sober surname is not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom. Individuals with the surname Sober can be found across various regions of the country, though concentrations may vary.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of the name Sober may have evolved over time and different branches of the Sober family may have adopted the name for various reasons.
Famous individuals with the surname Sober are not widely recorded in historical records or contemporary sources.
Overall, the Sober surname is a notable but relatively uncommon British surname with a potentially intriguing origin related to temperance and sobriety.
There are approximately 52 people named Sober in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sober.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Chris
- Geoffrey
- Jonathan
- Richard
Female
- Joan
- Juliet
- Susan
- Vivien
Similar and related surnames
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