Kreisberg

Kreisberg is a German-origin surname that appears in historical and contemporary records. It is found among people of German or Ashkenazi Jewish heritage and in diaspora communities around the world. Many bearers of the name trace their ancestry to German-speaking regions; emigration to North America and other areas occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Etymology: The name combines Kreis ("district" or "circle") and Berg ("mountain" or "hill"). As a compound toponym or surname, Kreisberg likely originated from a locality associated with a notable hill within a district, or from a family living near such a feature.

Geographic usage: There is no widely recognized current municipality or district officially named Kreisberg in major national registries. The form is more commonly encountered as a family name than as a place name.

Variants and related names: Kreisberg is related to other German toponymic surnames formed with Berg or Kreis in combination with different elements. Spelling differences in historical records—such as minor variants in orthography—are sometimes observed due to transliteration and regional handwriting practices.