Katznelson


Katznelson is a surname may refer to:
For a related spelling, Katzenelson:
Another spelling, Katsnelson, is used, although it is not as common as the other two.
It might be noted that Katzenelson and Katzenellenbogen are not the same lineage. Katzenelsons are regarded as Cohanim. For example, the designation "HaCohen" is engraved into the tombstone of Berl Katzenelson. The illustrious family Katzenellenbogen are regarded as Yisraelim. In as much as the designations Cohen, Levi and Yisrael follow paternal lineage, it is unlikely that well known families that have different designations would share a paternal line.