Rotshtein Surname Guide

Rotshtein? Think of it as Rothstein with a different pen.

The name is usually explained as “A dweller at, or near, a red stone”. Before spelling was fixed, Rothstein was also written Rotshtein. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Heraldry and the Rotshtein name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Rothstein surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Rotshtein report, with a museum-style coat of arms.