Steig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Steig

What does the name Steig mean?

The surname Steig is a local surname; to be more precise, it is a topographic name, derived from a physical feature of the local geography. The specific derivation of the name Steig is from the word "steig," which means "narrow, steep path." This makes sense considering that the family name originated in the Alps in Switzerland.

Early Origins of the Steig family

The surname Steig was first found in the ancient city and canton of Berne, Switzerland, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which significantly affected the early development of Europe. The name, which held the baronial title since 1553, became prominent in local affairs. They branched into many houses which played important roles in the regional conflicts, each political group striving to maintain power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Steig family

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Steig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Steiger, Steigere, Stiger, Steigel, Steig, Steigler, Steigner, Staiger, Staig and many more.

Early Notables of the Steig family

Anton David Steiger, who was elevated to the Austrian nobility in 1787, and awarded the title Steiger zu Amstein for his discovery and expansion of coal mines

Migration of the Steig family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Stephan Steiger and Niclaus Steiger, who came to New York City in 1709. Gerog Steiger came to Philadelphia in 1734; Hans Bernhart Steigner arrived in 1738.

Contemporary Notables of the name Steig (post 1700) +

Max Steig, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1952 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html