About Altschul
The surname Altschul is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "alt" meaning "old" and "schul" meaning "synagogue." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or were associated with an old synagogue. The name Altschul is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of German and Eastern European descent.
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