NAFTALIN
Naftalin
Naftalin is a Jewish surname of Eastern European origin, notably found among British Jewish communities. The name Naftalin is derived from the Yiddish word "naftule," meaning "oil," and may have been used to refer to an oil merchant or someone who worked with oils or fats.
The Naftalin surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom among Jewish families. It is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, where Jewish populations adopted surnames in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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The Naftalin surname reflects the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Jewish people in the United Kingdom and their contributions to various fields such as business, art, and academia.
There are approximately 45 people named Naftalin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Naftalin.
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