Explore the Family Name Starzyk
The meaning of Starzyk
Polish: nickname from Silesian dialect starzyk ‘old man’, a derivative of stary ‘old’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaus, Bronislaw, Elzbieta, Jozef, Wieslaw, Zbigniew, Zigmund, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Starzyk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Starzyk saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking moved up from 39,560th position in 2000 to 38,801st in 2010, a change of approximately 1.92%. In terms of frequency, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 523 people in 2000 to 569 in 2010, marking an 8.8% rise. However, the proportion of Starzyks per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #38,801 | 1.92% |
| Count | 523 | 569 | 8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Starzyk
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census discloses that the overwhelming majority of the Starzyks identified as White, with figures showing a slight decrease from 98.09% in 2000 to 97.01% in 2010. The ethnic identity profile of the Starzyks broadened slightly as well, with the 2010 data showing a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.23%) and Black (0.88%). No individuals were reported as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the span of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 97.01% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |