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Sobers

Sobers is a surname. It is most commonly associated with Sir Garfield St Aubyn Sobers, known as Garry Sobers, a former West Indian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport. The surname is relatively uncommon and is found in English-speaking countries, particularly in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom, reflecting historical patterns of British influence and migration.

The exact origin of the name Sobers is not clearly documented in widely cited sources. It may

Notable people with the surname include Garry Sobers, who played for Barbados and the West Indies. He

Because Sobers is a relatively rare surname, there are few other widely recognized individuals with this name.

derive
from
a
habitational
or
anglicized
form
of
an
older
surname,
and
its
distribution
today
is
limited
mainly
to
individuals
of
Caribbean
and
British
descent.
was
celebrated
for
his
ability
to
contribute
as
a
batsman,
bowler,
and
fielder,
and
he
captained
the
West
Indies
team
during
his
career.
He
was
knighted
in
1975
for
services
to
cricket
and
has
been
honored
by
various
cricketing
bodies
for
his
achievements.
In
general
usage,
Sobers
may
appear
in
historical
records,
sports
statistics,
and
genealogical
contexts
related
to
families
bearing
the
name.