Epstein
Epstein is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a toponymic name derived from the German town of Eppstein in Hesse, near Frankfurt. The form Epstein reflects transliteration from German to English and other languages; variants include Epsteins and, less commonly, Eppstein. The surname was adopted by Jewish families in German-speaking lands and spread with migration to North America, Israel, and other regions.
Today, Epstein is found throughout the Jewish diaspora and among populations with historical ties to central
Notable individuals with the surname include Jeffrey Epstein (1953–2019), an American financier who became known for