Wein
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Wein means grape, vine, wine in German language and Yiddish language.
According to Nelly Weiss, Wein- style family names are originated from signboards (house sign, house shield, herald) like Jewish communities like Frankfurt/Main. Wein may also be related to the city Wien (Vienna), or the German verb "weinen" (to cry).
Wein is the surname of:
- Albert Wein, an American sculptor
- Berel Wein, an Orthodox rabbi
- Desiderius Wein (1873 - 1944), Hungarian doctor, gymnast
- Elizabeth E. Wein, an American author residing in Scotland
- George Wein, jazz pianist
- Glynis Wein, a colorist in the comics industry, first wife of Len Wein
- Len Wein, an American comic book writer
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