Explore the Family Name Starkman
The meaning of Starkman
Americanized form of German Starkmann, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: elaborated form of Stark ‘strong, brave’, formed with Middle High German man, German Mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starkman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Starkman saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,986 and had 549 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 41,426 with just 525 people having this surname. This represents a decrease of 9.06% in rank and 4.37% in count. The proportion of Starkman per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #41,426 | -9.06% |
| Count | 549 | 525 | -4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starkman
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Starkman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.72% of those with this surname identified as White, but this figure fell to 92.76% by 2010, marking a 2.07% decrease. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased their proportions from 0.91% to 1.33%, and 2.37% to 3.81% respectively. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.95% identified as Black, while the latter remained unchanged. The percentage of individuals who identified with two or more races declined by 37.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 92.76% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.81% | 60.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 1.33% | 46.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.14% | -37.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |