Stapp

Stapp is a surname. It has appeared in public records mainly in English-speaking countries and is associated with individuals who have contributed to science, aviation safety, and related fields.

Notable people with the surname include John Paul Stapp (1919–1999), a United States Air Force officer, physician, and safety researcher who conducted high-acceleration experiments to study human tolerance and to improve air and automotive safety equipment. His work in the mid-20th century helped advance understanding of human limits under extreme forces and contributed to the development of safety devices such as seat belts and crash restraints.

Another figure is Henry P. Stapp (born 1928), an American theoretical physicist known for his work on the foundations of quantum mechanics and for exploring the possible role of observation or consciousness in quantum processes. Stapp has written on interpretations of quantum theory and the implications of measurement in physical systems, contributing to ongoing discussions about the nature of quantum reality and the observer’s role.

The surname Stapp thus appears across disciplines, with individuals who have influenced safety science and fundamental physics.