Berg

Meaning

Mountain or hill, from the German and Scandinavian word for mountain.

Etymology

Derived from the German and Old Norse word berg meaning mountain or hill. The surname indicates residence near or on a mountain or hill.

About the Berg Surname

Berg is a common topographic surname found across Germanic and Scandinavian regions, as well as among Jewish communities. It indicates residence near a mountain or elevated terrain.

Distribution

Widespread throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and among Jewish communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

Alban Berg, Gertrude Berg, Moe Berg

People with the Berg Surname