Reichstein Surname History

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• Israel

Etymology of Reichstein

The surname Reichstein is a metronymic surname, which means that it comes from the given name of the mother of the bearer. The Hebrew name Rachel became Reichel, in German-Yiddish, and it is from this given name that the surname Reichstein derives. However, there are a few other possibilities. First, 'Reich' can be considered a cognate of 'rich,' meaning wealthy; as such the name Reichstein would be considered a nickname. Reichenbach has been the name of various towns in Germany; as a surname, it simply indicated where its original bearer lived.

Reichstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reich, Reiche, Richel, Reicher, Reichelson, Reichman, Reichstein, Reichheim, Reichenthal, Reichner, Reichenbaum and many more.