Staps
Staps refers to a surname of Germanic origin. The name is believed to be a variation of "Steffens" or "Stephen," which in turn derives from the Greek personal name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." As a surname, it likely originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Stefan" or "son of Stephanos." Over time, this form evolved into Staps in various German-speaking regions. The distribution of the surname is primarily concentrated in Germany, with some presence in other European countries.
The historical development of surnames in Europe was a gradual process, becoming more common from the Middle