Where Does the Oldenberg Surname Come From?

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Oldenburg could easily become Oldenberg. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Someone from Oldenburg, old fortification”.

• Related forms: Oldenburger.
• The two spellings differ in a small detail: Oldenberg has “e” where Oldenburg has “u”.

Heraldry and the Oldenberg name

There is no single Oldenberg family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Oldenberg family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.