Steiger

Used in: 2 countries

Origin: German

* As a German surname, variant of Steger. * Also as a German occupational surname for a foreman or mine inspector, and for someone who lived near a steep road, from Steiger (“foreman”, literally “one who ascends”) (see below). * Also as a German surname, from the placename Steige in Alsace or Steige in Baden-Württemberg, these names themselves related to the word meaning to climb or ascend.

Etymology: Wiktionary (CC-BY-SA)

Name Variants & Related

Steigert Derived from Steiger
Steigervald Derived from Steiger
Steigerwalt Derived from Steiger
Steigerwald Derived from Steiger
Steig Root name
Abderhalden German origin
Abeln German origin
Abend German origin
Ableman German origin
Abler German origin

Popularity by Country

Steiger

Rank #8000

Frequency 3,828 people (1.42 per 100k)

Ethnic Distribution

White 96% Hispanic 1.38% Black 0.29% Asian/PI 0.42% Native Am. 0.44% Two+ 1.46%

U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

Steiger

Rank #18461

INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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