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Steeves 
Summary
Steeves (also Steves) is a surname. It was originated from Heinrich and Regina Stieff, who, in 1749, migrated from Germany to Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada.
| Language(s) | English |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Derivation | Stieff (Germany) |
| Region of origin | Hillsborough, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Steves |
The surname “Stieff” was later anglicized into “Steeve”, which eventually formed into surnames “Steves” and “Steeves”.[1]
The earliest "Steeves" members arrived to Hillsborough from Pennsylvania.[2]
Notable people edit
- Alex Steeves
- Burpee L. Steeves (1868–1933), American politician from Idaho; lieutenant governor of Idaho 1905–07
- David Steeves (1934–1965), U.S. Air Force officer cleared of giving a jet to the USSR
- Ernie Steeves
- George Steeves (born 1945), Canadian art photographer
- Harold Steves Canadian politician and activist
- Hollis Steeves
- John M. Steeves
- Mac Steeves
- Manoah Steves (1828-1897), founder of Steveston, British Columbia
- Paulette Steeves
- Richard Steeves
- Rick Steves
- Tamara Steeves
- Tim Steeves (contemporary), Canadian comedian and writer
- Wayne Steeves (born 1944), Canadian politician from New Brunswick; provincial legislator
- William Steeves (1814–1873), Canadian merchant and politician; one of the Fathers of Canadian Confederation
Other usage edit
- Steeves Mountain, a mountain in New Brunswick, Canada
- Newtonville/Steeves Field Aerodrome, an aerodrome in Ontario, Canada
References edit
External links edit
- Steeves Museum
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