-stein

English edit

Etymology edit

From German -stein.

Suffix edit

-stein

Added to a stem to form a patronymic or matronymic surname.

Usage notes edit

Along with -berg and -witz, -stein is a common Ashkenazi suffix.

German edit

Etymology edit

From Stein (“stone”).

Suffix edit

-stein

Added to a stem to form a patronymic or matronymic surname.

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