Dinaburg

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Meaning

One from Daugavpils (formerly Dinaburg) in Latvia.

Etymology

Derived from Dinaburg, the former German name for Daugavpils, a major city in Latvia on the Daugava River. The surname indicates origin from or association with this city, common among Jewish populations from the region.

About the Dinaburg Surname

A surname derived from the Latvian city of Daugavpils, historically known as Dinaburg. The name is particularly associated with Jewish families from the region who emigrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Distribution

Found among Jewish diaspora communities, particularly in North America and Israel, with historical roots in Latvia.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Dinaburg Surname