Explore the Family Name Starkel
The meaning of Starkel
South German (Stärkel): diminutive of Stark. Compare Staerkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starkel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Starkel has seen a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,909th most common surname, falling to the 48,628th position in 2010—a decrease of approximately 5.92%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a minor decrease during this decade, with the count falling from 438 to 434, a reduction of nearly 0.91%. This equates to a decrease in proportion per 100k people of about 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #48,628 | -5.92% |
| Count | 438 | 434 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starkel
The ethnicity associated with the surname Starkel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with little change noted between 2000 and 2010—96.35% to 96.08%, a slight decrease of 0.28%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity reported in 2010, accounting for 1.61% that was not present in 2000. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 32.68%, from 2.05% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. There were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during this period, with all three remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 96.08% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.38% | -32.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |