About Hafenstein
The surname Hafenstein is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "hafen" meaning "harbor" or "port" and "stein" meaning "stone." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Hafenstein can be interpreted as "harbor stone" or "stone of the harbor." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a harbor or port, or it could have been a topographic name for someone living near a prominent stone formation in a harbor area.
The surname Hafenstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hafenstein 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 Hafenstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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