About Boorstein
The surname Boorstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "boor" meaning "peasant" or "farmer" and the German word "stein" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with stones or as a toponymic name for someone who lived near a stone or rock formation. The name Boorstein may also have been given to Jewish immigrants who adopted or were assigned surnames based on their occupation or place of origin when they arrived in a new country.
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The surname Boorstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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