Steiger

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Steiger

Where it comes from

* As a German surname, variant of Steger.

* Also as a German occupational surname for a foreman or mine inspector, and for someone who lived near a steep road, from Steiger (“foreman”, literally “one who ascends”) (see below).

* Also as a German surname, from the placename Steige in Alsace or Steige in Baden-Württemberg, these names themselves related to the word meaning to climb or ascend.

proper noun Steigers

A surname from German.

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"Steiger." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/steiger. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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Steiger. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/steiger

Chicago

"Steiger." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/steiger.

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@misc{steiger_2026,
  title = {Steiger},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/steiger},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}