Steenkamp

Steenkamp is a surname of Dutch and Afrikaans origin. It literally translates to "stone camp" or "stone strength" in Dutch. The name likely originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near a stone camp or a place with significant stone formations. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with stone.

The surname is prevalent in South Africa due to the historical Dutch colonization and subsequent settlement of the region. Many individuals with the Steenkamp surname trace their ancestry back to Dutch immigrants who arrived in the Cape Colony centuries ago. It is also found in the Netherlands and among the Afrikaner diaspora.

Notable individuals bearing the Steenkamp surname include Reeva Steenkamp, a South African model and television personality who gained international attention following her death in 2013. In sports, South African rugby union player Francois Steenkamp has also represented his country. The surname is common enough in South Africa that multiple prominent figures share it across various fields.