As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

STEINMAN. This family existed at St. Gall, in Switzerland, more than four centuries ago as " Steinman, called Biugasser." The first settler in England was the greatgrandfather of Mr. G. S. Steinman (a name well recognized in our antiquarian literature), who with his sou came to England in 1771.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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