Goldberg is a Jewish Ashkenazic surname of German origin, meaning "golden mountain" (Gold=gold, Berg=mountain). Jewish families often adopted surnames based on geographic locations or landmarks, and Goldberg may have originated from a town or region named Goldberg. It is commonly found among Jews of Central and Eastern European heritage, particularly those from Germany, Poland, and Russia. Variations of the surname such as Goldfarb, Goldenberg, and Goldbergman also exist.