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Last Name Eskind

What is the origin of the last name Eskind?

The last name Eskin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, and is derived from the Yiddish word for "ash" or "ashes." It likely originated as a surname for someone who worked in the production or selling of ashes, or who lived near an ash tree or area where ashes were commonly found. The name could also have originated as a nickname for someone with a pale or ash-colored complexion.

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