Gerber (surname)

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Gerber ( /ˈɡɜːrbər/ ; German: [ˈgɛɐ̯bɐ] ) is a surname that is of Ashkenazi Jewish, German, or Swiss origin, depending on the family. Notable people with the surname include:

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