Wein

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Wein means grape, vine, wine in German and Yiddish/Hebrew (װײַנ).

According to Nelly Weiss, Wein- style family names originated from signboards (house sign, house shield) in Jewish communities. Wein may also be related the German verb "weinen" (to cry).

Notable people with the surname Wein include:

Albert Wein, American sculptor

Berel Wein, 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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