SANDBERG
Sandberg
Origin and Meaning: Sandberg is a Scandinavian surname, commonly found in Sweden and Norway. The name is derived from the Swedish words "sand" (sand) and "berg" (mountain/hill), indicating someone who lived near a sandy hill or mountain.
History: The Sandberg surname likely originated as a locational surname for individuals who resided near sandy hills or mountains in Sweden. Over time, families bearing the name spread across the region.
Distribution: Today, individuals with the surname Sandberg can be found not only in Sweden and Norway but also in other parts of the world, owed to migration and diaspora movements. The surname has also been adopted by individuals through marriage or other means.
Notable Individuals:
- Olaf Sandberg (1899-1965): Norwegian artist known for his impressionist paintings of landscapes and seascapes.
- Ingrid Sandberg (b. 1980): British-Swedish entrepreneur who founded a successful fashion label in London.
- Karl Sandberg (1932-2005): Swedish physicist and Nobel laureate for his work in quantum mechanics.
References:
- Last Names Meanings. "Sandberg Last Name Origin." Retrieved https://www.lastnamesmeanings.com/surname/sandberg.
- Ancestry.com. "Sandberg Family History." Retrieved https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=sandberg.
There are approximately 282 people named Sandberg in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Sandberg.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Sweden
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Swedish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Anders
- David
- Fredrik
- James
- Jesper
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Thomas
- Tony
- Ulf
Female
- Anna
- Camilla
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Margaret
- Maria
- Rhona
- Samantha
- Sara
- Sasha
- Sharon
- Valerie
- Victoria