von Stein is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Albert von Stein, Swiss mercenary Charlotte von Stein (1742–1827), German noble Franz Joseph von Stein (1832–1909), German Roman Catholic archbishop Hermann von Stein (1854–1927), Prussian general and minister of war Lenore Von Stein, composer and opera singer Lieth Von Stein (1946–1988), American murder victim Lorenz von Stein (1815–1890), German economist and sociologist Margherita von Stein (1921-2003), Italian gallerist and art collector Pedro Koechlin von Stein, Peruvian politician MJ Hegar, nee von Stein, American politician