Steptoe

Steptoe is a surname of English origin and also appears as a place name in the United States. As a surname, it has been held by several notable individuals, including John Steptoe (1941–1989), an American author and illustrator of children's books known for works such as Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.

In popular culture, the name Steptoe is widely recognized from the British television series Steptoe and Son. The show, created by Galton and Simpson, aired from 1962 to 1977 and centers on the lives of Albert Steptoe and his son Harold Steptoe, a father-and-son rag-and-bone business duo. It is regarded as a significant and influential example of British comedy.

Geographically, Steptoe appears as a place name in the United States. Steptoe, Washington, is an unincorporated community, and Steptoe Butte is a prominent hill in Whitman County, Washington. These sites are named independently of the surname and reflect local historical usage.

Overall, Steptoe functions as both a family name with documented authorship in children's literature and as a cultural reference through a long-running television series, with additional geographical associations in the Pacific Northwest.