Steeger

Steeger Meaning & Origin

About Steeger
The surname Steeger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stegere," meaning "bridge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have been given to individuals who were bridge builders, bridge keepers, or lived in a house near a bridge. Over time, the surname Steeger has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Steeger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Steeger: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Steeger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Steeger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STJR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S30206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/steeger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STJR', 'STKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steeger in Braille

Here's how to represent Steeger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Steeger in braille

How to sign the name Steeger using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Steeger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Steeger in sign language

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