Explore the Family Name Starkovich
The meaning of Starkovich
Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Starčević (see Starcevic, compare Starcevich).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starkovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Starkovich saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally the 54,385th most popular name in 2000, it fell to 59,603rd by 2010, representing a decrease of about 9.59%. The number of individuals with this surname also showed a slight decline from 355 to 339, a decrease of approximately 4.51%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Starkovich per 100,000 decreased by around 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #59,603 | -9.59% |
| Count | 355 | 339 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starkovich
The ethnic identity associated with the Starkovich surname shifted somewhat as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of people with this last name identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease from 95.49% in 2000 to 91.74% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic also dropped slightly from 3.38% to 2.95%. Interestingly, the group identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 3.54% of the Starkovich population. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 91.74% | -3.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 2.95% | -12.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |