About Bernstein
The surname Bernstein is of German origin and is derived from the German word "Bernstein," meaning "amber." It is a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where amber was found or a habitational name for someone from a place named Bernstein. The surname Bernstein is also Jewish and is often an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, adopted from the German word for amber.
The surname Bernstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bernstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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