Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Other Forms FormsSteekelenburg, Steklenburg, Stekelenborg, Van Stekelenburg, Van Steekelenburg, Van Stekelenburgh, Van Stekelenborg, Van Steklenborg, Van Steekelenberg, Stekenburg, Staekenborg, Stakenborg, Stakenborgh
Meaning & History
Derived from Middle Dutch stekel meaning "prickle, stickle, spine, spike" and burg meaning "fortress". A famous bearer is the retired Dutch soccer goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg (1982-).