About Sharfstein
The surname Sharfstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "sharf" meaning "sharp" and the German word "stein" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or traded in sharp stones, such as a stonecutter or lapidary. The name may also have been given to someone with a sharp or clever personality.
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