Explore the Family Name Starek
The meaning of Starek
Czech (Stárek) and Polish: nickname meaning ‘old man’, from a derivative of Czech stary, Polish stary ‘old’. In Czech, this is a status name for the foreman (‘the old man’) in a mill, brewery, etc.
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How common is the last name Starek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Starek underwent a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Starek ranked as the 53,420th most popular surname, with 363 people bearing it, equating to about 0.13 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 58,042, with just 350 individuals carrying the surname, or approximately 0.12 individuals per 100,000. This represented a drop in both rank and count of -8.65 and -3.58 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #58,042 | -8.65% |
| Count | 363 | 350 | -3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Starek also witnessed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 94.21% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 1.38% to 1.71%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but this category emerged in 2010 with 1.43%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 2.2% to 1.43%. There were no instances of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 95.14% | 0.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 1.71% | 23.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 1.43% | -35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |