William Steinmetz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

William Steinmetz — strong protector
3.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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William Steinmetz is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name William is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066. The surname Steinmetz: Tennessee Steinmetz, in The Love Bug Grandma Steinmetz, in Herbie Rides Again 1681 Steinmetz (1948 WE), a main-belt asteroid named after German astronomer Julius Steinmetz (1893–1965) IEEE Charles Proteus Steinmetz Award Pink Star (diamond), formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink Diamond, the largest known Vivid Pink diamond Steinmetz, Missouri, a community in the United States Steinmetz College Prep, Chicago, Illinois Steinmetz Opel Tuning, a German company named after Klaus A. William is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name William reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: William

Meaning: strong protector

Germanic

From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.

Surname: Steinmetz

English

Tennessee Steinmetz, in The Love Bug Grandma Steinmetz, in Herbie Rides Again 1681 Steinmetz (1948 WE), a main-belt asteroid named after German astronomer Julius Steinmetz (1893–1965) IEEE Charles Proteus Steinmetz Award Pink Star (diamond), formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink Diamond, the largest known Vivid Pink diamond Steinmetz, Missouri, a community in the United States Steinmetz College Prep, Chicago, Illinois Steinmetz Opel Tuning, a German company named after Klaus A.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name William has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Will
  • Bill
  • Willy
  • Billy
  • Guillaume
  • Wilhelm
  • Guillermo

Notable People Named William Steinmetz

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 William Steinmetz:

3
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 William?
The first name William originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection). Introduced to England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
When was William most popular?
The name William reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Steinmetz?
The surname Steinmetz originates from English. Tennessee Steinmetz, in The Love Bug Grandma Steinmetz, in Herbie Rides Again 1681 Steinmetz (1948 WE), a main-belt asteroid named after German astronomer Julius Steinmetz (1893–1965) IEEE Charles Proteus Steinmetz Award Pink Star (diamond), formerly known as the Steinmetz Pink Diamond, the largest known Vivid Pink diamond Steinmetz, Missouri, a community in the United States Steinmetz College Prep, Chicago, Illinois Steinmetz Opel Tuning, a German company named after Klaus A.
What are the origins of the name William Steinmetz?
The name William Steinmetz combines two different traditions: the first name William has Germanic roots, while the surname Steinmetz originates from English.
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