Epstein

Epstein Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Epstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Epstein: 12,952
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,786
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.39

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
APSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
EA
πŸ”Š Soundex
E12305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 P S T IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ›pˌstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('APSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Epstein in Braille

Here's how to represent Epstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Epstein in braille

How to sign the name Epstein using Sign Language

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.

The name Epstein in sign language

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