About Steineke
The surname Steineke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stein," meaning "stone." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area. The suffix "-eke" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or little stone. Therefore, the surname Steineke can be interpreted as "little stone" or "small rocky area."
The surname Steineke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Steineke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Steineke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Steineke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.