About Rutstein
The surname Rutstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "rut" meaning "red" and "stein" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals within the Jewish community or to differentiate them from others with similar names. Over time, the surname Rutstein has been adopted by Jewish families and has become a part of their ancestral heritage.
The surname Rutstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rutstein based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Rutstein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rutstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rutstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.