Epstein
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛpstaɪn/ ⓘ, /-stiːn/ ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language | Yiddish |
| Word/name | Eppstein, Germany |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Eppstein |
| Derivatives | Epshteyn, Epshtayn, Epshtein |
The surname Epstein (also Eppstein or Epshtein) is one of the oldest Ashkenazi Jewish family names. It is probably derived from the German town of Eppstein, in Hesse; the place-name was probably derived from Gaulish apa 'water' (in the sense of a river) and German -stein 'stone' (in the sense of a hill).