Silverstein

Silverstein Meaning & Origin

About Silverstein
The surname Silverstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "silber" meaning "silver" and "stein" meaning "stone." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from individuals who worked with or traded in silver or silverware. The name may have also been given to those who lived near a silver mine or had a connection to the precious metal.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Silverstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Silverstein: 6,576
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,300
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silverstein 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 Silverstein is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SLFRSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S041062305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L V ER0 S T IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙͺlvΙ™rˌstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SLFRSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silverstein in Braille

Here's how to represent Silverstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Silverstein in braille

How to sign the name Silverstein using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Silverstein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Silverstein in sign language

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