About Gorenstein
The surname Gorenstein is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "goren," meaning "grain" or "corn." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the grain trade or agriculture. The suffix "-stein" is a common Jewish surname element, meaning "stone" in German. Therefore, Gorenstein can be interpreted as "grain stone" or "stone of the grain," possibly indicating a connection to the grain industry or a location associated with grain production.
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The surname Gorenstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gorenstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gorenstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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