The roots of the distinguished German surname Steggman lie in the former duchy of Swabia, where the name is believed to have first emerged. The name is derived from the Old High German word "steg," meaning "footpath" or "footbridge." It is likely that the name was originally borne by someone living near a narrow pathway or a small bridge.
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Early Origins of the Steggman family
The surname Steggman was first found in the duchy of Swabia, where it is believed to have first emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Walther Stagemann, who was living in the village of Gollsdorf in 1280. The young Steggman family played an important role during this period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society.
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Early History of the Steggman family
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Steggman Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Stegmann, Steggmann, Stegman, Steggman, Stegeman, Stegemann, Stegelmann, Stegmaier, Stegmüller, Stegmueller, Steggeman and many more.
Early Notables of the Steggman family
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Migration of the Steggman family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Elias Conrad Stegman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1753; John Stegman, who was naturalized in Charleston, South Carolina in 1832; Bernh Steggemann and his wife Elis Jurgen, who emigrated from Westphalia to America with their daughter M. Adelheid in 1844.
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