About Finkelstein
The surname Finkelstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish words "finkel," meaning "sparkling" or "shining," and "stein," meaning "stone." It is a habitational name referring to someone who lived near or worked with a sparkling stone, possibly a jeweler or a gem cutter. The name Finkelstein is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.
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