Margolin

Margolin is a surname of Jewish origin believed to have come from Eastern Europe, particularly the Ukraine and Russia. The surname is derived from the given name Margol, which means "pearl" in Yiddish.

The Margolin surname is fairly uncommon and is mainly found within Jewish communities around the world. Individuals with the surname Margolin have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, and literature.

The meaning behind the name 'Margolin' reflects qualities such as beauty, purity, and strength, which could be reflective of the characteristics or values that the earliest bearers of the name held in high regard.

The Margolin surname carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, tying individuals who bear the name to a shared ancestry and history, often rooted in Jewish culture and identity.

There are approximately 37 people named Margolin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Margolin.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • James
  • Jeremy
  • Noam
  • Samuel
  • Warren

Female

  • Andrea
  • Judith
  • Lisa
  • Louise
  • Miriam

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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