A surname, most famously belonging to actress Meryl Streep. As a common noun in some contexts, can refer to a stripe or streak.
Dutch surname meaning 'stripe' or 'streak,' from Middle Dutch strepe. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone associated with stripes or streaks, possibly in clothing or appearance.
Meryl Streep's surname literally means 'stripe' in Dutch, which is fitting for an actress known for her incredibly varied roles - each performance like a different stripe in her artistic palette. Dutch surnames often described physical characteristics or occupations of ancestors.
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