Stiefels

Stiefels can refer to a German-language surname as well as to a linguistic form related to the noun Stiefel. Stiefel is the common German word for a boot, a type of protective footwear that covers the foot and often the ankle. In standard modern German, the plural of Stiefel is typically Stiefel, while the form Stiefels appears as the genitive singular des Stiefels and may also occur as a surname or in other proper-noun usages.

As a surname, Stiefels is found among German-speaking populations and their descendants. Surnames of this kind are often of occupational, topographic, or descriptive origin, and the exact etymology can vary by family lineage. In general, Stiefels is relatively uncommon and may appear in historical records as well as in contemporary profiles in various countries.

In English-language contexts, Stiefels is more likely to be encountered as a surname than as a common noun. The related term Stiefel refers to the boot itself and can appear in other proper-noun contexts, including as a surname or in compound names. For broader uses and related terms, see also Stiefel, the singular form of the noun, and the general topic of German footwear.