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Oh wow, I hadn't even noticed. Considering Sonjavon's addition, I reckon it may actually be a Refence/Easter Egg and should atleast be put in to his Trivia section if not the Historical Refence section of Skyrim Easter Eggs.

And for a more accurate Wikipedia page on the subject:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulfberht

I also found a page which atleast backs up what Sonjavon said:

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/go-berserk.html

So it is likely his last name "War-Bear" is a refence to a Berserker, a Viking Warrior and his first name is a refence to the Ulfberht, a Viking Sword.