The surname Brost derives from the Middle High German brobest, meaning supervisor. Notable people with the surname include:
- Erich Brost (1903–1995), German journalist and publisher
- Gudrun Brost (1910–1993), Swedish actress
- Johannes Brost (1946–2018), Swedish actor
- Lambert Brost (1835–1909), American member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
- Ray Henderson (1896–1970), American songwriter (born Raymond Brost)
- Todd Brost (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey player and coach
References
- Hanks, Patrick (8 May 2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 235. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
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