Explore the Family Name Starker
The meaning of Starker
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a strong, bold person, from an inflected form of Middle High German stark(e), German stark ‘strong, brave’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Starker has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024th in the U.S., but by 2010 it fell to 56,972nd, marking an 11.66% drop in rank. The number of individuals bearing this surname also declined during this period, with a count of 384 in 2000 reducing to 358 in 2010, signifying a 6.77% change. The proportion per 100k people also decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a decline of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #56,972 | -11.66% |
| Count | 384 | 358 | -6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starker
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts among those with the Starker surname between 2000 and 2010. While the largest percentage identified as White (84.64% in 2000 and 83.8% in 2010), there has been a slight decrease by 0.99%. The Hispanic representation increased by 42.95%, going from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. Black representation saw a marginal decrease from 12.76% in 2000 to 12.57% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two years. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010 at a rate of 1.4%, where there were none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.64% | 83.8% | -0.99% |
| Black | 12.76% | 12.57% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.23% | 42.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |