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RASKIN Origin of surname

RASKIN, RASCHKIN, RASHKIN, ROSKIN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic surname based on a female ancestor's personal name, in this case of biblical origin.

Raskin belongs to the group of family names derived from Rachel and its affectionate diminutive Raske. The biblical feminine personal name Rachel means literally "ewe" in Hebrew. Rachel was the wife of Jacob, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her name has produced numerous popular diminutives, nicknames and family names.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name

Raskin include the 19th/20th century Russian-born painters and writers, Joseph and Saul Raskin, and the 20th century American dentist, Melvin Newell Raskin.

Arie Zeev Raskin (b. 1976), rabbi, the first Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, born in Israel. Raskin belongs to the Chabad Hassidic movement. He arrived in Cyprus along with his family in 2003 as shaliach Chabad. He started organizing Jewish life in Cyprus for a number of local families and numerous Jewish tourists from Israel and other countries who visit the island. He was instrumental in establishing the Jewish Community of Cyprus, opening a synagogue in Larnaca, a mikve, a kindergarten and additional community facilities. Raskin was designated as the Chief Rabbi of Cyprus and the leader of the local Jewish community in 2005.

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RASKIN Origin of surname
RASKIN, RASCHKIN, RASHKIN, ROSKIN

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a matronymic surname based on a female ancestor's personal name, in this case of biblical origin.

Raskin belongs to the group of family names derived from Rachel and its affectionate diminutive Raske. The biblical feminine personal name Rachel means literally "ewe" in Hebrew. Rachel was the wife of Jacob, and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her name has produced numerous popular diminutives, nicknames and family names.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name

Raskin include the 19th/20th century Russian-born painters and writers, Joseph and Saul Raskin, and the 20th century American dentist, Melvin Newell Raskin.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People
Arie Zeev Raskin

Arie Zeev Raskin (b. 1976), rabbi, the first Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, born in Israel. Raskin belongs to the Chabad Hassidic movement. He arrived in Cyprus along with his family in 2003 as shaliach Chabad. He started organizing Jewish life in Cyprus for a number of local families and numerous Jewish tourists from Israel and other countries who visit the island. He was instrumental in establishing the Jewish Community of Cyprus, opening a synagogue in Larnaca, a mikve, a kindergarten and additional community facilities. Raskin was designated as the Chief Rabbi of Cyprus and the leader of the local Jewish community in 2005.