TheNameDBSteinberger
TopographicMeaning
A person from Steinberg, a place with a name meaning 'stone mountain' or 'rocky hill'.
Etymology
Composed of Stein (stone) and Berg (mountain), with the suffix -er indicating origin from a place. Steinberg is a common German toponym found in multiple regions.
About the Steinberger Surname
A German topographic surname derived from multiple places named Steinberg throughout the German-speaking world. The surname became particularly common among Jewish communities in Central Europe.
Distribution
Widespread in German-speaking countries, with significant populations in Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities worldwide.
Notable Bearers
William Steinberg, Saul Steinberg