There are
569
Gombergs in the USA
Gomberg is the
38801st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gomberg

BorisGomberg

Boris Gomberg was a Russian-born American chemist who is known for his work on persistent organic radicals and the discovery of the Gomberg-Bachmann reaction.

IsaacGomberg

Isaac Gomberg was a Russian-born American chemist who is known for his work on free radicals and the discovery of the Gomberg radical.

SidneyGomberg

Sidney Gomberg was an American football player who played as a halfback for the University of Illinois and later coached football at the University of Nebraska.

SamGomberg

Sam Gomberg was an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1926 to 1932.

BenGomberg

Ben Gomberg was an American film distributor and producer who played a significant role in the early days of the American film industry.

EstherGomberg

Esther Gomberg was an American artist known for her oil paintings and watercolors, often depicting landscapes and still life.

PhilipGomberg

Philip Gomberg was an American musician and composer known for his contributions to the field of film and television music.

MichaelGomberg

Michael Gomberg is an American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the tech company Gomberg-Maitland Ventures.

LauraGomberg

Laura Gomberg is an American sculptor known for her abstract metal sculptures and public art installations.

DavidGomberg

David Gomberg is an American politician who is currently serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives.

Gomberg Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Gomberg' is of Eastern European Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew personal name 'Gomborg,' meaning 'hill of strength.'
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Gomberg' is most commonly found among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland. It is also found among Jewish communities in other parts of the world, including the United States and Israel.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Gomberg' include 'Goldberg' and 'Goldsmith,' which are more commonly found among Jewish communities in Western Europe and other parts of the world.
Migration and ImmigrationDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Jewish immigrants with the surname 'Gomberg' migrated from Eastern Europe to the United States and other countries in search of better economic and social opportunities.