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Steele


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Origin Of The Surname Steele

Meaning Of The Surname Steele

Steel worker

Interesting Facts About Steele

There are numerous forms of this family name recorded such as Steel, Steeles and Stell. The name is thought to have come from the Old English word ‘style’ which means steel. The name was given on an occupational basis for either a foundry worker or someone who worked with steel. The name could have also have been given based on a nick name which was given to people who were seen to be as hard and cold and steel. It may have also been given to people depending upon where they lived such as Steel in Ayshire.

Steele Statistics

Steele is the number 354 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 25,977 share the surname Steele in the UK.

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