TheNameDBStapf
OccupationalMeaning
A person who works with staffs or staves, or a variant of staff-maker.
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'Stab' or 'Staf,' meaning staff or stick, combined with a suffix indicating occupation. The surname likely originated as an occupational designation for someone who crafted or worked with wooden staffs.
About the Stapf Surname
A German occupational surname with roots in medieval craftsmanship. The name remains relatively uncommon and is primarily found in German-speaking areas.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with limited presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown