Find out how popular the last name Bistarkey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bistarkey.

Bistarkey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bistarkey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bistarkey in America

Bistarkey is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bistarkey surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bistarkey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bistarkey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bistarkey

The surname BISTARKEY is believed to have originated in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place in Lancashire, possibly named Bistark or Bistorkey, though the exact location is uncertain.

Early records show variations in the spelling, such as Bystarkye, Bystarkey, and Bisterkey. These variations likely arose from the way the name was pronounced and transcribed by clerks at the time. The prefix "bi" or "by" in Old English could refer to a settlement or homestead, while the latter part of the name may have been a reference to a local landmark or the name of an early inhabitant.

One of the earliest documented examples of the surname is found in the parish records of St. Michael's Church in Aughton, Lancashire, where a John Bistarkey was recorded in 1587. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a William Bistarkey was listed in the Hearth Tax returns for Lancashire in 1663, indicating that he owned a property subject to taxation at that time. This provides evidence of the family's presence and relative prosperity in the area during that era.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Bistarkey, a merchant and ship owner from Liverpool, who was born in 1712 and died in 1786. He is recorded as having been involved in the transatlantic trade, contributing to the city's maritime heritage.

In the 19th century, a James Bistarkey (1820-1898) gained recognition as a prominent manufacturer of textile machinery in Lancashire, his innovative designs helping to drive the industrial revolution in the region.

While not as widely documented as some other surnames, the BISTARKEY name has left its mark on history, particularly in the northwest of England, where it has its roots. These examples illustrate the varied occupations and backgrounds of those who have borne this distinctive name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bistarkey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bistarkey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bistarkey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bistarkey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bistarkey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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