Top 10 Jewish Surnames

1. Cohen: Cohen derive from the Hebrew word for “priest.”  Many people with this last name descend from the Jewish priestly line (the descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses). Alternatives to this name are Kohen, Kahn, Katz, Cahan, and Kogen.
2. Levy: Many Jews with this last name come from the tribe of Levi. Alternative variations of this name are Levi, Levin and Lewin.
3. Blahblahman: “-man” means “man,” or “person who...” in German. Example: Silverman.
4. Blahblahstein: “-stein” means “stone” in German. Example: Goldstein.
5. Blahblahberg: “-berg” means “mountain” in German. Example: Eisenberg.
6. Blahblahwitz: “-witz” mean “son of” in German. Example: Rabinowitz.
7. Blahblahbaum: “-baum” means “tree” in German. Example: Birnbaum.
8. Blahblahthal: “-thal” means “valley” in German. Example: Rosenthal.
9. Blahblahfeld: “-feld” means “field” in German. Example: Schwarzfeld.
10. Blahblahblum: “-blum” means “flower” in German. Example: Goldblum.

* Honorable mention: Blahblahler, Blahblahski, Blahblahner, any Jewel or precious metal name (Gold, Silver, Diamond, etc.)