göb

Göb is a term that may refer to several distinct uses in different languages, and it has no single, widely accepted meaning. In onomastics, Göb is most commonly encountered as a surname of German origin, written with the umlaut o in standard German orthography and sometimes rendered as Goeb in non-German texts.

As a surname, Göb is often considered a variant or shortened form related to Göbel or Göbl, though the precise etymology varies by family. In historical records, individuals with the surname Göb appear in German-speaking regions such as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland from the 18th century onward. The name spread through migration, with later generations relocating to the Americas and other regions.

Beyond personal names, Göb may appear as an arbitrary or fictional toponym, organization name, or acronym in specific works or contexts; such uses are not widely documented in major encyclopedias and depend on the source. Because Göb lacks a standard definition, its interpretation depends on context, and it should be disambiguated when encountered.

See also Göbel, Göbl, Goebel. If you had a particular Göb in mind—a historical figure, a place, or a term from a work—providing additional context would help tailor the article.