Explore the Family Name Stary
The meaning of Stary
Czech and Slovak (Starý); Polish and Sorbian: from Czech and Slovak starý, Polish and Sorbian stary ‘old’, applied as a nickname for an old man, or as an identifying name for the older of two bearers of the same name or for an ‘old’ inhabitant, as distinct from a newcomer. Compare Stahr 2 and Starry.
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How common is the last name Stary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Stary" saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Stary ranked 39,499 in terms of popularity with a count of 524, equating to a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 47,186, and the number of people bearing the surname had dropped to 450. This represented a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 individuals, reflecting a decline of 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #47,186 | -19.46% |
| Count | 524 | 450 | -14.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stary
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Stary", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with this last name identify as White. In 2000, 96.95% of individuals with the surname were White, which slightly decreased to 96.44% in 2010. The data from 2010 also indicates a new emergence of Hispanic representation at 2.00%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation went from 0.95% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or Black ethnicities during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.44% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |