Feinstein

Feinstein Meaning & Origin

About Feinstein
The surname Feinstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German word "stein," meaning stone. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name for individuals who lived near or worked with stones. The prefix "Fein" may have been added to denote excellence or distinction, thus making Feinstein a name associated with skilled stoneworkers or individuals of high quality.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Feinstein: 3,205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,050
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Feinstein 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 Feinstein is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F052305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 N S T AY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfaΙͺnˌstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Feinstein in Braille

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

The name Feinstein in braille

How to sign the name Feinstein using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Feinstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Feinstein in sign language

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