2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Starinsky
A surname derived from a place name incorporating the term "stary" meaning "old" in Russian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Starinsky. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Starinsky 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Starinsky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Starinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Starinsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Starinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Starinsky 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 Starinsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Starinsky
Starinsky appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-4 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,329 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,446 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.1%) | Down 11,329 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 7,446 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 Starinsky 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 | #133,863 | #141,309 | -5.6% |
| Count | 126 | 121 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Starinsky bearers went from 126 to 121 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 7,446 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #141,309.
FAQ
Starinsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Starinsky?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Starinsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Starinsky?
Starinsky ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Starinsky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Starinsky.
Has Starinsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Starinsky went from 126 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Starinsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Starinsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Starinsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Starinsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Starinsky (2000, 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 Starinsky mean?
A surname derived from a place name incorporating the term "stary" meaning "old" in Russian. 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 Starinsky (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Starinsky?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.