About Brownstein
The surname Brownstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "braun" meaning "brown" and "stein" meaning "stone." It is a topographic or habitational name given to someone who lived near a brown-colored stone or a place with brown stones. The name may also have been used as an ornamental name for someone with a brown complexion or hair color.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brownstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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