Explore the Family Name Starosta
The meaning of Starosta
Polish, Ukrainian, Rusyn, Czech, Slovak, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Slavic starosta ‘elected authority’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Rakhmil, Yaron. Russian Anatoly, Asya, Boris, Fanya, Mikhail.
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How common is the last name Starosta in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Starosta had a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Starosta was ranked 67,522 in terms of the most common surnames in the United States. By 2010, however, it had dropped to rank 69,579, marking a decrease of 3.05%. Even though the rank dropped, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 273 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, showing an increase of 3.3%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #69,579 | -3.05% |
| Count | 273 | 282 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starosta
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Starosta identify as White. This group accounted for 95.24% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 93.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable rise over the decade, increasing by 80.08% from 2.56% in 2000 to 4.61% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 93.26% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 4.61% | 80.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |