About Finkelshteyn
The surname Finkelshteyn is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "finkel," meaning "sparkling" or "shining," and "shteyn," meaning "stone." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Finkel. The name may have been given to someone who was associated with a sparkling or precious stone, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality.
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The surname Finkelshteyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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