Steiger

Steiger Meaning & Origin

About Steiger
The surname Steiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "steiger," meaning "climber" or "mountain climber." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a mountain guide or a miner. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a steep or elevated area. Overall, the surname Steiger signifies a person associated with climbing or living in mountainous regions.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Steiger: 3,986
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,313
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Steiger 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 Steiger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstaΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STJR', 'STKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Steiger in Braille

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

The name Steiger in braille

How to sign the name Steiger using Sign Language

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

The name Steiger in sign language

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