Surname · Dutch origin
Van den Berg
Meaning
The surname Van den Berg means Of the hill.
Origin
Dutch
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Van den Berg
Van den Berg means “from the mountain or hill.”
What kind of surname is Van den Berg?
Van den Berg is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Dutch naming tradition — you can read how Dutch surnames were formed on our Dutch last names page.
Variants & spellings of Van den Berg
You may also see this surname written as:
- Van der Berg
Other Dutch surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Van den Berg mean?
The surname Van den Berg means Of the hill. Van den Berg means “from the mountain or hill.”
Where does the surname Van den Berg come from?
Van den Berg is a surname of Dutch origin.
What kind of surname is Van den Berg?
Van den Berg is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Van den Berg?
Variant spellings of Van den Berg include Van der Berg.
What are other Dutch surnames?
Other Dutch surnames include Bakker, Bos, De Boer, De Groot, De Jong, De Vries.