Rosenberg

Rosenberg is a surname of German origin and also a toponym used for various places. The name derives from the German words rosen, meaning roses, and berg, meaning hill or mountain, originally signaling someone from a rose-covered hill or a settlement named for such a feature.

As a surname, Rosenberg is common among German-speaking populations and in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It is found across Europe and North America, with many families acquiring the name independently over centuries. Variations in spelling and transliteration have occurred due to language differences and migration.

Notable individuals with the surname include Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, American citizens who were convicted in 1951 of conspiracy to commit espionage and were executed in 1953 for their alleged roles in passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union.

Rosenberg also appears as a place name in several locations in German-speaking countries and in North America, where towns or districts bear the name. As a result, the term can refer either to a family lineage or to a geographic origin, and it appears in historical records, maps, and contemporary usage alike.