Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Raskin
The surname Raskin is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "raskin," meaning "red-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with red hair or a reddi......
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Raskind
The surname Raskind is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "raskin," meaning "red" or "reddish." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy c......
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Ratner
The surname Ratner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "ratner," meaning "counselor" or "adviser." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used ......
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Rebbe
The surname Rebbe is of German origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "rebbe," which means "teacher" or "rabbi." It is a title given to a Jewish religious leader or scholar who is highly respe......
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Rebhun
The surname Rebhun is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "rebhun," meaning "rabbi" or "teacher." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to i......
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Reich
The surname Reich is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Middle High German word "riechen," meaning "to smell," and may have been a nickname for someone with a ke......
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Reifman
The surname Reifman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "reif" meaning "ripe" or "mature." It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone involved in th......
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Reisel
The surname Reisel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "risel," meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who l......
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Reisman
The surname Reisman is of German-Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "reisman," meaning "businessman" or "merchant." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals......
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Rek
The surname Rek is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "rek," meaning "speech" or "talk." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who was a skilled orator, a public s......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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