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The roots of the distinguished German surname Stegemann 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.
The surname Stegemann 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 Stegemann family played an important role during this period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stegemann 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 Stegemann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Stegmann, Steggmann, Stegman, Steggman, Stegeman, Stegemann, Stegelmann, Stegmaier, Stegmüller, Stegmueller, Steggeman and many more.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stegemann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.