Goldstien History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• Germany
• Israel

Etymology of Goldstien

During the biblical era, a Jew held only one name. This name was joined with their father’s name typically using ‘ben’ (“son of”), to inform people who the individual’s family ties were.

Surnames were reserved for exceptional individuals, people who were scholars and poets. Therefore, families began to use their surnames as a sign of prominence because of their established family name. (Weiser)

Goldstien, however, is a Jewish occupational name that was originally derived from the Old German word "gold," which, not surprisingly, means 'gold.' The name was originally given to someone who worked with gold. The suffix stein means "stone;" therefore, this name could have been used by a goldsmith, but as this surname's literal meaning does not carry that exact connotation it was more likely used as an ornamental surname.

Goldstien Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goldstien, Goldstine, Goldsteiner, Goldenstein, Goldensteiner, Goldstein, Goldsteen, Goldston and many more.