Weinberg

Meaning

Dweller on or owner of a vineyard hill.

Etymology

Derived from Germanic 'wein' (wine) combined with 'berg' (mountain, hill). The surname indicates residence near or ownership of vineyards, common in wine-producing regions.

About the Weinberg Surname

A Germanic and Jewish surname indicating residence in vineyard regions, particularly common in wine-producing areas of Central Europe. The name has significant presence in Jewish communities globally.

Distribution

Common in German-speaking countries, widespread among Jewish diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

Jaime Weinberg (businessman), Steven Weinberg (physicist)

People with the Weinberg Surname