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Goldberg
GOHLDBG
Goldberg (name) means a German surname common in the United States, also the name of a town in Germany. Example: “Whoopi Goldberg is a well-known American actress.”
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A German surname common in the United States, also the name of a town in Germany.
"After Rosenberg and Goldberg tweeted about changing their names, dozens of other people on Twitter followed suit."
— Jason Koebler, Jews Are Taking Back (((Echoes))) from the Neo-Nazis (2016)
"Whoopi Goldberg is a well-known American actress."
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- Goldbergs
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Etymology
From German Gold ("gold") and Berg ("mountain"); one of the ornamental surnames Jews were required to adopt in 18th- and 19th-century Germany.
Class of 1800
Goldberg joined the language around 1800.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Goldberg” mean?
The word “Goldberg” means a German surname common in the United States, also the name of a town in Germany.
How do you pronounce “Goldberg”?
“Goldberg” is pronounced GOHLDBG (/ˈɡoʊldbɚɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Goldberg” in a sentence?
Here is “Goldberg” used in a sentence: “Whoopi Goldberg is a well-known American actress.”
What part of speech is “Goldberg”?
“Goldberg” is a name.
Where does the word “Goldberg” come from?
The word “Goldberg” dates back to around 1800 and comes from German. From German Gold ("gold") and Berg ("mountain"); one of the ornamental surnames Jews were required to adopt in 18th- and 19th-century Germany.
Is “Goldberg” a common word?
“Goldberg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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