About Epstein
The surname Epstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish personal name Epshtein, which means "stony" or "rocky." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally adopted by individuals who lived near or were associated with a place named Epstein. The name may also have been given to people who exhibited qualities associated with the meaning of the word, such as strength or resilience.
The surname Epstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Epstein 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 Epstein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Epstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Epstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.