How common is the WOLBERG surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname WOLBERG in the United States.

Are there WOLBERG soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the WOLBERG surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname WOLBERG mean?

The surname WOLBERG means "A person who lived on or near a wolf mountain or hill.". It is of German/Jewish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person who lived on or near a wolf mountain or hill.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Wolf' (wolf) combined with 'Berg' (mountain or hill). The surname may have originated as either a topographic descriptor or a Jewish surname adopted during the 19th century.

About the WOLBERG Surname

A German or German-Jewish surname indicating residence near a prominent geographical feature. The name appears in both German and Jewish genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany and among Jewish communities in Europe and North America.

WOLBERG Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the WOLBERG Surname

Marion E. Wolberg

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Quick Facts

Origin: German/Jewish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 19th century Germany
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

2 soldiers with the WOLBERG surname found in Civil War records.

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