2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Starikov
A surname originating from the Russian word "staryi" meaning old, elderly.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Starikov. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Starikov surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Starikov in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Starikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Starikov
The surname STARIKOV originates from Russia and is derived from the Russian word "stary", meaning "old" or "elder". The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, when it was common practice to adopt descriptive surnames based on personal characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.
One of the earliest known references to the STARIKOV surname can be found in the Velvet Book, a compilation of records from the Grand Duchy of Moscow dating back to the 16th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Russia by that time.
The STARIKOV surname is closely associated with the Russian town of Starikov, located in the Tver region. It's possible that the name originated from individuals who hailed from this town or nearby areas. Alternatively, the name could have been given to individuals who were considered elders or respected members of their community.
Notable individuals with the STARIKOV surname include:
1. Ivan Starikov (1744-1808), a Russian playwright and satirist known for his comedies and social critiques.
2. Nikolai Starikov (1851-1925), a Russian military officer who fought in the Russo-Turkish War and the First World War.
3. Petr Starikov (1879-1942), a Russian painter and portraitist who was part of the Wanderers movement.
4. Aleksandr Starikov (1906-1976), a Soviet writer and journalist who documented the events of the Russian Civil War and the Second World War.
5. Yuri Starikov (born 1950), a contemporary Russian politician and member of the State Duma, known for his nationalist and conservative views.
While the STARIKOV surname is predominantly found in Russia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Russian culture and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Starikov
Among Census respondents with the surname Starikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Starikov bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Starikov surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Starikov
Starikov appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,138 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 3,138 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Starikov surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #153,590 | -2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 104 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Starikov bearers went from 109 to 104 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 3,138 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #153,590.
FAQ
Starikov surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Starikov?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Starikov. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Starikov?
Starikov ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Starikov. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Starikov.
Has Starikov become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Starikov went from 109 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Starikov?
Among Census respondents with the surname Starikov, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Starikov in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Starikov appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Starikov (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Starikov mean?
A surname originating from the Russian word "staryi" meaning old, elderly. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Starikov (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Starikov?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Starikov, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.