Explore the Family Name Starrs
The meaning of Starrs
English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Starr, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Starrs in the United States?
The surname Starrs, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 57,252 to 57,516. Despite this drop in rank, the count or frequency of the name increased by 6.31%, going from 333 to 354 individuals bearing the surname during that same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12, suggesting that while more individuals carried the surname, it maintained its relative prevalence in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #57,516 | -0.46% |
| Count | 333 | 354 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starrs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Starrs identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.80% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified under Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0 in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, Black representation decreased significantly from 3.00% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.92% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Black | 3% | 1.69% | -43.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |