Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. SHTEGER [key] Other Forms FormsSteiger, Stöger, Stieger, Stoger Meaning & History Means "head miner" or "overman" from the German verb steigen meaning "to climb" or in this case "to lead a climb".
Save Type Surname (from location) Usage German Pronounced Pron. STAYGER [key] Meaning & History From a derivative of Middle High German stec "steep path or track, narrow bridge". The name was likely given to someone living close to a path or small bridge.