What is hamburger last name?

The last name "Hamburger" is derived from the German word "hamburg" which means "town on the river" or "castle on the hill". It is believed to have originated from the town of Hamburg in northern Germany. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and is common in Germany, Netherlands, and other European countries.

People with the last name Hamburger have been involved in a variety of professions including academics, business, law, and politics. Notable individuals with this surname include German-American physicist and Nobel laureate Fritz Houtermans, Dutch writer and translator Simon Hamburger, and American judge and legal scholar Robert H. Hamburger.

In popular culture, the hamburger sandwich, which is named after Hamburg, Germany, is often associated with the last name Hamburger. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the Hamburger family had any direct involvement in the creation or popularization of the food.