Steeves
Language(s)English
Origin
DerivationStieff (Germany)
Region of originHillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada
Other names
Variant form(s)Steves

Steeves (also Steves) is a surname. It was originated from Heinrich and Regina Stieff, who, in 1749, migrated from Germany to Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada.

The surname “Stieff” was later anglicized into “Steeve”, which eventually formed into surnames “Steves” and “Steeves”.[1]

The earliest "Steeves" members arrived to Hillsborough from Pennsylvania.[2]

Notable people

Other usage

References

  1. "History of the name Steeves". Connecting Albert County.
  2. "ALBERT COUNTY". da.tj.news. The Daily Times. August 7, 1880.
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