Kopfstein

Kopfstein is a German-origin surname. The name is formed from Kopf, meaning head, and Stein, meaning stone. Like many compound German surnames, it may derive from a geographic feature near a residence, a landmark such as a stone associated with a family, or an obscure descriptor of an occupation or location.

In everyday German usage, Kopfstein is most familiar as part of the compound Kopfsteinpflaster, which translates to cobblestone pavement and refers to a historic method of street paving using small stones. The standalone form Kopfstein is therefore more often encountered in compound phrases rather than as an independent common noun.

There are no widely documented notable individuals with the surname Kopfstein in major biographical reference works. Local or genealogical records may list bearers of the name, but it has not been prominently represented in international biographical databases.

In toponymy and branding, Kopfstein can appear as part of place names or business names in German-speaking regions, typically in localized contexts. The best-known and most enduring usage of the form remains Kopfsteinpflaster, which provides the primary cultural and linguistic association for the term.