Steinmann is a German occupational or toponymic surname, literally meaning "stone man". The name originated as a descriptor for someone who lived near a prominent stone or rock, or as an occupational name for a worker in stone, such as a stonecutter or mason.The etymology of many German -mann surnames often traces back to the Middle High German word steinc (modern German Stein). The prefix Stein can refer to a stone or rock, while the suffix mann indicates a person associated with it.Geographically, the name has spread throughout German-speaking regions but is particularly common in areas where stone quarrying or stonemasonry were historically prevalent.Notable bearers of the surname include Heinrich Erhard Gustav Steinmann (1856–1929), a prominent German geologist and paleontologist; Danny Steinmann (1942–2012), an American film director known for directing Friday the 13th: A New Beginning; and several German athletes such as footballer Rico Steinmann (born 1967) and modern pentathlete Peter Steinmann (born 1962).Variants of the surname include Steinman (also the anglicized form), Stanman, and Steinemann.Meaning: "stone man"Origin: German/SwissType: Occupational or toponymicUsed primarily in: German