Stegeman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Stegeman 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. Early Origins of the Stegeman familyThe surname Stegeman 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 Stegeman family played an important role during this period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society. Early History of the Stegeman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stegeman research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1280, 1287, 1444, 1780, 1788, 1813 and 1891 are included under the topic Early Stegeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stegeman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stegmann, Steggmann, Stegman, Steggman, Stegeman, Stegemann, Stegelmann, Stegmaier, Stegmüller, Stegmueller, Steggeman and many more. Early Notables of the Stegeman familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stegeman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stegeman RankingIn Netherlands, the name Stegeman is the 444th most popular surname with an estimated 3,764 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Stegeman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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