Steinart

Steinart is a German surname formed from the elements Stein, meaning “stone,” and Art, meaning “kind” or “craft.” As a compound, the name most plausibly originated as an occupational or descriptive designation, referring to a person connected with stonework—such as a stonemason or sculptor—or someone living near a notable stone feature. Over time, Steinart became established as a hereditary surname.

Today the surname is relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in German-speaking regions, including Germany and Austria. It also appears among the descendants of German emigrants in other parts of Europe and North America, reflecting historical migration patterns. Spelling and transliteration practices can yield minor variations in historical records, but Steinart is commonly preserved in modern usage.

Steinart has no widely publicized figures associated with it in mainstream reference works, and it is treated primarily as a genealogical and onomastic term rather than a topic with extensive biographical coverage.