Last Name Bilstein

The last name "Bilstein" is of German origin. It is derived from the Old High German personal name "Bili" combined with the word "Stein", which means "stone" in German. This surname likely originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with a stone or quarry.

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The meaning and origin of the last name Bilstein

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Variants and spellings of the last name Bilstein

The last name Bilstein can be spelled and seen in different variations, including Bilsten, Billstein, Bilsten, and Billsten. These variations may have arisen due to different dialects, accents or writing styles in various regions where the name is found. Despite the different spellings, these variations all ultimately derive from the original German surname Bilstein. This name is of German origin and likely translates to mean "white stone," with "Bil" meaning white and "stein" meaning stone in German. The Bilstein surname could have been derived from a topographic name for someone who lived near a white stone formation or quarry. The various spellings and variations of the name Bilstein reflect the diversity and evolution of surnames over time.

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