Heraldry and the Weissberg Surname

Weissberg is a familiar spelling of the German name Weisberg. The name is generally explained as “Someone who came from Weisserberg (white mountain)”. Weissberg adds “s” to Weisberg, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Weisberger.

Weissberg ranked 45,105 in the 2010 US Census, with 475 people answering to the name.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Weisberg surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Weissberg family name pack.