The Stein Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Stein, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Stein family crest.
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Origin of the Stein name
Stein comes from Middle High German stein, "stone, rock". It was a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent rock or stone house, or a habitational name from one of many places called Stein. Among Jews it was an ornamental name, often short for compounds such as Steinberg. It is common across Germany, Austria and the United States.
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This overview covers the Stein name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Stein name FAQ
What does the Stein name mean?
Stone, rock. Common variants include Steiner, Steinmann, Stain.
Where does the Stein surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Stein coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Stein crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Stein coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.