| ![Show Contents]() Steffey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Etymology of SteffeyWhat does the name Steffey mean? The German name Steffey, was formed from the given name Steffen, which comes from the Greek "Stephanos," meaning "crown." Versions of this name are numerous throughout Christian Europe due to the martyr St. Steven. Early Origins of the Steffey familyThe surname Steffey was first found in Prussia, where the name gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging feudal society that would shape Europe. It later became more prominent as many branches of the house migrated and acquired foreign estates, some in such distant lands as Utrecht in Holland. Members of this family constantly improved their social status through their great contributions to society. Early History of the Steffey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steffey research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1560, 1616, 1773, 1811, 1832, 1842, 1845 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Steffey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Steffey Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Steffey include Steffens, Stefens, Steven, Stefan, Steffan, Steffe, Steffen, Stephan, Stoffen, Steffl, Steffensen, Stephansen, Stilfens, Stilphen, Stilphens and many more. Early Notables of the Steffey familyNotable figures of the time with the name Steffey were Johann Steffens (1560-1616), a German composer, who wrote German madrigals and dance-songs, as well as sacred and instrumental pieces. Also notable was Henrik Steffens (1773-1845), a German author-philosopher of Norwegian extraction, who moved to Germany after his controversial...
Another 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Steffey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Steffey RankingIn the United States, the name Steffey is the 11,297th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Steffey were
Steffey Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Florence E. Steffey, aged 25, who immigrated to America, in 1910
- Robert L Steffey, aged 23, who landed in America from LaPlata, Argentina, in 1911
- Charles Steffey, aged 39, who settled in America, in 1919
- E. E. Steffey, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
- Ernest Steffey, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1920
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- John W. Steffey, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maryland, 1964; Candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1964; Member of Maryland State Senate District 6-B; Elected 1966 2
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