TheNameDBJacobstein
OtherMeaning
Stone of Jacob, combining Jacob with the German word for stone.
Etymology
Composed of the given name Jacob and the German element 'stein' meaning stone. This is a typical Ashkenazi Jewish surname formation combining a personal name with a topographic element.
About the Jacobstein Surname
A Jewish surname combining the patronymic Jacob with the topographic element 'stein.' This type of compound surname was common among Ashkenazi Jews seeking to create distinctive family names.
Distribution
Found primarily among Ashkenazi Jewish populations in Central and Eastern Europe, with significant presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Uncertain