Köbes

Etymology
Ultimately from. Cognate to English, , German. A common story explaining the second meaning is that it refers to pilgrims returning from travels to the grave of Saint Jacob, however it is more likely that it originally referred to a certain person who has been forgotten over time.

Noun

 * 1) A waiter, especially the head waiter,  in a traditional pub.
 * 1) A waiter, especially the head waiter,  in a traditional pub.

Usage notes

 * Köbes as a name is rare, due to the widespread use as a job title; instead the un-umlauted form is more common.