Where Does the Steyn Surname Come From?

The same name, two spellings: Steyn and Stein. The family name meaning is “Stone, rock”, the same as for Stein.

• You may also find the name written Shteyn, Sten and Steen.
• Only a small detail separates the spellings: Steyn has “y” where Stein has “i”.
• The 2010 US Census counted 282 people named Steyn, ranking it number 69,579 among American surnames. It sits among the 100,000 most common last names in the country.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Steyn family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Steyn family name pack.