Dallas Steger

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dallas Steger — English
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dallas Steger is a name that combines English origins. The first name Dallas is a masculine given name of English origin. Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire. The surname Steger: Aleš Šteger (born 1973), Slovene poet, writer, editor and literary critic Bastian Steger (born 1981), German table tennis player Charles W. Steger (1947–2018), American academic, president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Christian Steger (born 1967), Italian skeleton racer Harry Peyton Steger (1883–1913), American writer and editor Herb Steger (1902–1968), American football player, coach and official Jason Steger (born 1956), British-Australian journalist Joseph A. Dallas is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dallas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dallas

English

Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire.

Surname: Steger

Italian

Aleš Šteger (born 1973), Slovene poet, writer, editor and literary critic Bastian Steger (born 1981), German table tennis player Charles W. Steger (1947–2018), American academic, president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Christian Steger (born 1967), Italian skeleton racer Harry Peyton Steger (1883–1913), American writer and editor Herb Steger (1902–1968), American football player, coach and official Jason Steger (born 1956), British-Australian journalist Joseph A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dallas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dallas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dallas Steger

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dallas Steger:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dallas?
The first name Dallas originates from English. Dallas is a surname of Scottish and English origin, as well as a given name. When of Scottish origin the name is a habitational name, derived from Dallas near Forres. This place-name is likely derived from the British dol "meadow" + gwas "dwelling" (compare Gaelic dail + fas). This name also appears in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. When of English origin the name is a habitational name, derived from the Old English dæl, or Old Norse dalr "valley" + hus "house". An example of such a derivation is Dalehouse in North Yorkshire.
When was Dallas most popular?
The name Dallas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Steger?
The surname Steger originates from Italian. Aleš Šteger (born 1973), Slovene poet, writer, editor and literary critic Bastian Steger (born 1981), German table tennis player Charles W. Steger (1947–2018), American academic, president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Christian Steger (born 1967), Italian skeleton racer Harry Peyton Steger (1883–1913), American writer and editor Herb Steger (1902–1968), American football player, coach and official Jason Steger (born 1956), British-Australian journalist Joseph A.
What are the origins of the name Dallas Steger?
The name Dallas Steger combines two different traditions: the first name Dallas has English roots, while the surname Steger originates from Italian.
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