Kjellberg

Kjellberg is a Swedish surname. It is commonly understood as a toponymic compound, combining a personal name element (Kjell) with the geographic feature berg, meaning mountain or hill. This pattern—personal names paired with a landscape term—occurs in several Swedish surnames and reflects historical naming practices in the region. The name is most strongly associated with Sweden and with Swedish communities abroad.

The best-known bearer of the name is Felix Kjellberg, born 1989 in Gothenburg, Sweden, who is widely known online as PewDiePie. He rose to prominence as a YouTube content creator, specializing in video game commentary and entertainment content, and became one of the platform’s most-subscribed and influential figures during the 2010s and beyond. His global presence has made the surname more recognizable in popular culture.

Beyond Felix Kjellberg, individuals with the surname exist in Sweden and in Swedish diaspora communities, including various professional fields. As with many surnames, the distribution and prominence of Kjellberg can vary over time and by region.