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

Starinsky, 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 Starinsky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starinsky in America

Starinsky is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starinsky surname appeared 126 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 Starinsky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starinsky 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 Starinsky

The surname Starinsky is of Russian origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "stary," meaning "old" or "ancient." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was elderly or had an old-fashioned appearance or manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Starinsky can be found in the Muscovite census records of 1589, where a certain Ivan Starinsky was listed as a resident of the village of Khokhlov, located in the principality of Tver. This region, situated northwest of Moscow, was a hub for the development of many Russian surnames during this period.

In the 17th century, the name Starinsky appeared in several legal documents and court proceedings in the city of Novgorod. One notable figure was Vasili Starinsky, a merchant who was involved in a dispute over land ownership in 1632. His name was recorded in the city's legal archives, providing insight into the geographical spread of the surname during that era.

During the 18th century, the Starinsky name gained prominence in the Russian military. Andrei Starinsky (1705-1782) was a distinguished officer who served under Peter the Great and played a crucial role in the Russian campaign against the Ottoman Empire. His military exploits earned him recognition and honors from the tsar.

Another notable individual bearing the Starinsky surname was Mikhail Starinsky (1792-1868), a renowned Russian linguist and philologist. He made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and authored numerous scholarly works on the subject. His legacy endures in the field of linguistics.

In the 19th century, the name Starinsky appeared in various literary works and historical accounts. Fyodor Starinsky (1820-1892) was a prominent Russian writer and journalist who published several novels and short stories that depicted the lives of the Russian gentry and intelligentsia.

While the Starinsky surname originated in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Russian Empire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starinsky

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

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

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