About Mendelsohn
The surname Mendelsohn is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Menachem, meaning "comforter" or "consoler." The suffix "-sohn" is a German patronymic meaning "son of." Therefore, Mendelsohn can be interpreted as "son of Menachem." This surname is commonly found among Jewish communities and is often associated with individuals of German or Eastern European Jewish descent.
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The surname Mendelsohn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mendelsohn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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