Steiner is a German surname (derived from Stein, meaning a stone, or rock). The name is of Bavarian origin and refers to a person dwelling near a stone, or rock boundary. The name Steiner is common in Bavaria, Switzerland (9th most common surname [1]) and Austria (7th most common surname). [2] Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. Damaris Nübling, Antje Dammel: Das deutsche Personennamensystem. Mainz, S. 9 (pdf)
  2. "Surname Database: Steiner Last Name Origin".
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