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

Sevenstar, 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 Sevenstar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sevenstar in America

Sevenstar is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sevenstar surname appeared 154 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 Sevenstar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sevenstar 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 Sevenstar

The surname SEVENSTAR is believed to have originated in England during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "seofon" meaning seven and "steorra" meaning star. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1592, where one Thomas Sevenstar was listed as a landowner.

During the 17th century, the SEVENSTAR name began to spread across various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. It is possible that the name may have been adopted by families who lived near or owned properties with seven-pointed star emblems or markings on their buildings or lands.

One notable early bearer of the SEVENSTAR name was Sir William Sevenstar (1623-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Norwich, Norfolk. He was a prominent figure in the city's civic affairs and served as Mayor of Norwich in 1675.

In the 18th century, the SEVENSTAR surname appeared in various historical records, including the marriage registers of St. Giles-in-the-Fields in London, where a marriage between John Sevenstar and Mary Wilkinson was recorded in 1742.

During the 19th century, the SEVENSTAR family expanded their presence across different parts of the United Kingdom. One remarkable individual was Robert Sevenstar (1812-1891), a renowned explorer and naturalist from Yorkshire. He is known for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his contributions to the study of Arctic flora and fauna.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Sevenstar (1845-1923), a pioneering educator from Lincolnshire. She was one of the first female headmistresses in England and played a significant role in promoting girls' education during the Victorian era.

In the 20th century, the SEVENSTAR name continued to be carried by various individuals, including Sir Arthur Sevenstar (1901-1978), a distinguished military officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War II.

It's worth noting that while the SEVENSTAR surname is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sevenstar

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

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 Sevenstar 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 Sevenstar 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 Sevenstar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sevenstar, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!