Explore the Family Name Starliper
The meaning of Starliper
Americanized form of German Sterlepper, a nickname for a day laborer or unregistered craftsman (in a guild), from Middle High German stœrære ‘disturber’ + agent derivative of lappen ‘rag, patch’ probably denoting a cobbler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starliper in the United States?
The surname Starliper was ranked the 34,757th most popular in the year 2000 and slightly decreased in popularity to the 35,671st position by 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of raw numbers, however, the count of individuals bearing the Starliper name actually increased from 615 in 2000 to 630 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.7%, from 0.23 to 0.21 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #35,671 | -2.63% |
| Count | 615 | 630 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starliper
In terms of ethnic identity, the Starliper surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, comprising 97.4% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.94% in 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The data also showed a modest representation of the surname among those identifying as two or more races, which saw a minor decrease from 0.98% in 2000 to 0.95% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.94% | 0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.95% | -3.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |