Spielberg (surname)

Spielberg is a German surname, meaning "lookout mountain". The name is thought to be derived from the name of a 14th century historical Špilberk Castle in Brno, Czech Republic. Jews were expelled from the city in 1454, taking the name of their former residence to other places in Europe.[1]

Notable people with the surname include:

  • Anne Spielberg (born 1949), American screenwriter and the sister of film director Steven Spielberg
  • Arnold Spielberg (born 1917), American electrical engineer and the father of film director Steven Spielberg
  • Larisa Spielberg (born 1980), American figure skater
  • Sasha Spielberg (born 1990), American actress, and the daughter of film director Steven Spielberg
  • Steven Spielberg (born 1946), American film director and producer
  • Robin Spielberg (born 1962), American pianist, composer and author

References
  1. https://www.zob.cz/obec/historie-a-soucasnost/historie-zidu-brne/
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