Explore the Family Name Startz
The meaning of Startz
1. South German: variant of Starz 1 or Stertz. 2. Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian Starc or Starec: from a vernacular spelling of starec ‘old man’, applied as a nickname for an old man or as an identifying name for an ‘old’ inhabitant, as distinct from a newcomer (compare Novak). Compare Starck 2 and Starz 2.
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How common is the last name Startz in the United States?
The Startz surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 54,385th in 2000 and dropped to 65,593rd by 2010, indicating a 20.61% decrease in rank. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 355 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a reduction of 14.93%. The proportion of people with the Startz surname per 100,000 individuals similarly declined by 23.08%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #65,593 | -20.61% |
| Count | 355 | 302 | -14.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Startz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed changes among those with the Startz surname between 2000 and 2010. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities either year. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, with 92.11% in 2000 and 86.09% in 2010, marking a 6.54% decrease. Those who identified with two or more races made up 3.66% in 2000, but this number fell by 45.63% to 1.99% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 156.45%, jumping from 3.10% in 2000 to 7.95% in 2010. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared as a new category in 2010, making up 2.32% of the Startz population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 86.09% | -6.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 7.95% | 156.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 1.99% | -45.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |