stepp

Stepp is a proper noun that can refer to more than one topic. It is primarily encountered as a surname of German origin. In surname usage, Stepp is typically treated as a family name that appears with various transliterations in different countries, reflecting migration and historical spelling practices. The name is thought to derive from a habitational or topographic source, though specific etymologies vary by family and region. In historical records, the spelling Stepp appears in Germany and among immigrant communities in North America, where bearers of the name have contributed to local histories.

In addition, Stepp is sometimes seen as an informal or erroneous variant of the word "steppe," the large grassland plain of Eurasia. The standard English term for this ecological zone is "steppe." As a transliteration or loanword, Stepp is not common in contemporary scholarly usage.

There are no widely recognized places, organizations, or concepts that use Stepp as a primary name in standard references. When encountered in texts, Stepp usually refers to a surname or to a less common variant spelling of steppe.

See also: Steppe; Stepp (surname).