About Elstein
The surname Elstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "Elstern" meaning "magpie." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as being talkative or having a fondness for shiny objects. The name Elstein is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.
The surname Elstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Elstein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Elstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.