Explore the Family Name Starbird
The meaning of Starbird
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starbird in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Starbird' has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 31339 with a count of 699, representing a proportion of 0.26 per 100k. By 2010, the surname's rank had improved slightly to 31150 and the count had risen to 745, suggesting a growth rate of 6.58%. However, it should be noted that despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 individuals decreased by 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #31,150 | 0.6% |
| Count | 699 | 745 | 6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starbird
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Starbird', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 91.70% in 2000 to 89.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase within the Hispanic group, rising by 63.95%, from 1.72% to 2.82%. The identification with two or more races also increased notably by 43.33%, from 3.00% to 4.30%. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity saw a modest rise of 9.30%, from 1.72% to 1.88%. Data for those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native have been suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 89.4% | -2.51% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 4.3% | 43.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.82% | 63.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 1.88% | 9.3% |
| Black | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0% | 0% |