GOLDBERG
Goldberg
Goldberg is a British surname with roots in Jewish culture. The surname is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, derived from the German words "Gold" meaning gold and "Berg" meaning mountain. It is speculated that the name was originally adopted as an ornamental surname for individuals working in the mining industry or living near mountains.
The Goldberg surname is commonly found among Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, particularly those with Eastern European heritage. The name has variations in spelling, including Goldburg and Goldberger.
Individuals with the surname Goldberg have made notable contributions to various fields such as academia, arts, business, and entertainment. The surname has become well-known through individuals like British comedian and television personality Jack Goldberg and renowned author Naomi Goldberg.
The Goldberg surname reflects the diverse cultural fabric of Britain and the impactful contributions of individuals with Jewish heritage to British society.
There are approximately 1,684 people named Goldberg in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,869th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Goldberg.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Simon
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Gillian
- Helen
- Justine
- Karen
- Linda
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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