TheNameDBSteinmetz
OccupationalMeaning
A stonemason or stone worker.
Etymology
Derived from Stein (stone) and Metz, from Middle High German metze, related to the occupation of cutting and shaping stone. The surname directly reflects the occupational status of an ancestor.
About the Steinmetz Surname
An occupational German surname denoting a stonemason or stone worker, common among craftsmen in medieval German-speaking regions. The name reflects the importance of stone masonry in medieval construction.
Distribution
Common in German-speaking countries, particularly in regions with significant stone-working traditions.
Notable Bearers
Charles P. Steinmetz