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Etymology of Stegmüller

What does the name Stegmüller mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Stegmüller 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 Stegmüller family

The surname Stegmüller 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 Stegmüller family played an important role during this period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Stegmüller family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stegmüller 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 Stegmüller History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stegmüller 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 Stegmüller family

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Stegmüller migration to the United States +



Stegmüller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Valentin Stegmuller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 1
  • Adam Stegmuller, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1797 1
  • Anne Stegmuller, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1797 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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