Gutenbergs

Gutenbergs is a surname of German origin. The plural form Gutenbergs can refer to any group of people who bear the surname, or to multiple individuals sharing the name. The name itself derives from Gutenberg, from German guten “good” and berg “mountain” or “hill.”

Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1400–1468) is the most prominent figure associated with the name. A craftsman by training, he developed movable-type printing and a presses technique in the mid-15th century in Mainz, enabling the mass production of books. His work, generally dated to the 1450s, facilitated broader access to printed texts and contributed to the spread of literacy and learning across Europe. The Gutenberg Bible, printed around 1455, is among the landmark works associated with his method.

Beyond Johannes Gutenberg, the surname is borne by many individuals across various fields. The name also appears in institutional and place names that honor the inventor’s legacy, reflecting his association with printing, publishing, and education. The term Gutenbergs does not denote a formal historical group; it simply designates people who share the surname or entities named after it.