Steinmann

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/Swiss
• Type: Occupational or toponymic
• Used primarily in: German