Solberg

Solberg is a Norwegian surname and a common toponym in Norway. Derived from the elements sol meaning sun and berg meaning mountain or rock, it belongs to the class of topographic surnames and place names that describe landscape features.

As a place name, Solberg appears in numerous farms and small settlements across Norway, often indicating a sunny hillside or peak. The form is also found in Scandinavian diaspora communities where Norwegian heritage is present.

Notable people with the surname include Erna Solberg (born 1961), a Norwegian politician who served as prime minister from 2013 to 2021.

The name is used internationally by descendants of Norwegian emigrants and may be encountered in North America and other regions with Norwegian heritage.