TheNameDBKostelanetz
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name in Eastern Europe.
Etymology
The -etz suffix suggests a Yiddish or Slavic place-name origin. The root may relate to a town or village in the Pale of Settlement.
About the Kostelanetz Surname
A surname from Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities likely derived from a place name in Eastern Europe. The -etz suffix is typical of Ashkenazi surnames.
Distribution
Found among Ashkenazi Jewish communities from Eastern Europe and their descendants.
Notable Bearers
André Kostelanetz (conductor)