The surname Rotenberg is a habitation name, from the broad category of hereditary surnames, which are derived from place names. In this case, the surname Rotenberg is derived from any of a number of places so called in Germany. The name Rotenberg derives from the Yiddish 'broyt,' which means red, and the German word 'berg,' which means hill. This was an ornamental surname for someone who lived near the red hill. Although it may have been a surname for someone who lived near some type of red hill, in general, this was ornamental in nature.
In this case, the surname Rotenberg is derived from any of a number of places so called in Germany. There is a town in Germany called Rothenberg, and in Poland there is a town called Roytbarg in Yiddish.
Rotenberg Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rothenberg, Rottenberg, Rotenberg, Routenberg, Rothenberger, Rothberg, Rutberg, Reitberg and many more.
