[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I once read that in medieval Germany, Jews were required to assume German names, having to pay for the “privilege”. More desirable or pleasant sounding names, e.g., “Rosenthal”, Rosedale or Rose Valley were priced higher than less appealing names like Schmutz (dirt).

[Jewbacca]

“than less appealing names like Schmutz (dirt)”

Or their German masters thought it was funny:

Einstein (one balled)