Steinhardt

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Steinhardt, a place meaning 'stone hard' or 'rocky place'.

Etymology

Composed of Stein (stone) and Hardt (hard, forest), referring to a rocky or forested area. The surname derives from multiple German locations bearing this name.

About the Steinhardt Surname

A German topographic surname indicating origin from a place characterized by rocky or hard terrain. The name is found among both Christian and Jewish populations in Central Europe.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Notable Bearers

Michael Steinhardt