Surname · Hebrew origin
Goldberg
Meaning
The surname Goldberg means Gold mountain.
Origin
Hebrew
Type
ornamental
U.S. rank (2010)
#1,069
U.S. bearers (2010)
29,968
How common is it?
Goldberg ranks #1,069 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 29,968 people.
The origin of the surname Goldberg
Goldberg is an ornamental name joining “gold” and “mountain.”
How Hebrew surnames work
Jewish surnames arise from several traditions: priestly and Levite lineage (Cohen, Levi), patronymics with ben or bar (“son of”), places of origin, and occupations. Many Ashkenazi surnames were adopted or imposed in Europe in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including ornamental German-style names, while modern Israel saw many families Hebraise their surnames into Hebrew words.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Goldberg mean?
The surname Goldberg means Gold mountain. Goldberg is an ornamental name joining “gold” and “mountain.”
Where does the surname Goldberg come from?
Goldberg is a surname of Hebrew origin.
What kind of surname is Goldberg?
Goldberg is a ornamental surname.
How common is the surname Goldberg in the United States?
Goldberg ranks #1,069 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 29,968 people.