Steinbach

Steinbach is a German toponym meaning "stone brook" and is used as both a surname and a place name. The name denotes several towns and villages in Germany and Austria, typically in areas where rocky terrain intersects streams. In North America, Steinbach has been adopted for communities founded by German-speaking migrants, most notably Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, a city in the southeastern part of the province. The Manitoba community developed in the late 19th century amid Mennonite and other immigrant settlement and has grown into a population center in the region.

As a surname, Steinbach is borne by individuals in various fields, reflecting its German origins. The name also appears in historical records with different spellings in some regions, shaped by migration and language changes. In sum, Steinbach refers to a family name as well as to multiple places in Europe and beyond, with the Canadian city being the most widely known example outside its language area.