Herberger

Herberger is a surname of German origin, derived from the given name Herbert, which itself is a combination of the Old German words "heri" meaning "army" and "bert" meaning "bright" or "bold". The name gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in the context of the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where it was carried by several notable individuals.

One of the most well-known figures with the surname Herberger is Herbert Herberger, an American soccer (football) player and coach. Born in 1904, Herberger played professionally for several teams in the United States and Mexico before becoming a coach. He is most famous for his tenure as the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team from 1954 to 1962, leading the team to the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Herberger's coaching career also included stints with the Los Angeles Wolves and the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.

Another notable Herberger is Herbert Herberger, a German-American architect and urban planner. Born in 1906, Herberger studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart and later at the University of California, Berkeley. He is known for his work in urban planning and his contributions to the development of the Los Angeles area, including the design of several notable buildings and parks.

The Herberger surname continues to be carried by descendants of these notable individuals, and it remains a common surname in both Germany and the United States.