-stein

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English

Etymology

From German -stein.

Suffix

-stein

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

Usage notes

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

German

Etymology

From Stein (“stone”).

Suffix

-stein

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

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