About Ekstein
The surname Ekstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "Eckstein," meaning "cornerstone" or "cornerstone of a building." It is a habitational name given to someone who lived near or worked with stones, particularly in construction or masonry. The name may also have been used metaphorically to denote a person who was considered to be a solid and reliable foundation within their community.
The surname Ekstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ekstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ekstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ekstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.