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

Starcher, 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 Starcher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starcher in America

Starcher is the 8951st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starcher surname appeared 3,657 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Starcher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starcher 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 Starcher

The surname Starcher is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the county of Staffordshire, England, where the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found.

One of the earliest known references to the name Starcher comes from the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This ancient manuscript mentions a family bearing a similar-sounding name, suggesting that the modern spelling of Starcher evolved from an earlier form.

The name Starcher is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stær," meaning "starling" or "starer," possibly referring to an individual's occupation or physical characteristic. It may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, given to someone who worked with starlings or had a distinctive staring gaze.

In the 13th century, a man named William Starcher was recorded as a landowner in the village of Stafford, Staffordshire. This early reference provides evidence of the name's establishment in the region during that time period.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Starcher was John Starcher, born in 1412 in the village of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. He was a prosperous farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

During the 16th century, the name Starcher appeared in various records across Staffordshire and neighboring counties. Notable individuals included Thomas Starcher (1523-1589), a wealthy merchant from Lichfield, and Mary Starcher (1547-1621), who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights in the village of Tamworth.

In the 17th century, the Starcher family spread to other parts of England, with some members settling in London and the surrounding areas. One notable figure from this period was Robert Starcher (1639-1712), a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the Starcher surname continued to be found across England, with families establishing themselves in various professions and trades. Some notable individuals include:

1. William Starcher (1756-1832), a prominent banker and philanthropist from Bristol.
2. Elizabeth Starcher (1802-1879), an accomplished writer and poet from Yorkshire.
3. James Starcher (1845-1923), a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Manchester.
4. Henry Starcher (1867-1942), a pioneering engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early steam engines.
5. Margaret Starcher (1892-1976), a celebrated actress and theater performer who graced the stages of London's West End.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starcher

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

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

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