Wertenbaker is a common American surname that may refer to: Charles Christian Wertenbaker (1901–1955), was an American journalist Time (magazine) and author. Green Peyton Wertenbaker (1907–1968), was an American journalist and SF-writer. Thomas Jefferson Wertenbaker (1879–1966) was a leading American historian and Edwards Professor of American History at Princeton University. Timberlake Wertenbaker (born 1951), is a British playwright, screenplay writer, and translator. William C. "Bill" Wertenbaker (1875–1933) was an American football coach.