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

Starmer, 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 Starmer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starmer in America

Starmer is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starmer surname appeared 377 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 Starmer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starmer 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 Starmer

The surname "STARMER" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots traceable back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "stærmeræ," which translates to "a pool or marshy area." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived near or worked in such environments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "STARMER" can be found in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire, dating back to 1379. This historical document lists a certain "Johannes Starmer" as a taxpayer, providing evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire. For instance, the christening of "Thomas Starmer" is recorded in the parish register of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1583.

The Starmer surname is also connected to several place names in England, such as Starmer, a small village near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. This village likely took its name from the surname, or perhaps the surname originated from the place name itself.

Notable individuals bearing the Starmer surname throughout history include:

1. John Starmer (c. 1610-1670), an English clergyman and author, who served as Rector of Swinstead in Lincolnshire.
2. William Starmer (1776-1859), a British artist known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which are housed in the Tate Britain gallery.
3. Elizabeth Starmer (1815-1892), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire, who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the working class.
4. Thomas Starmer (1862-1927), a successful businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Bradford, Yorkshire, from 1903 to 1905.
5. Samuel Starmer (1891-1965), a British soldier who fought in both World War I and World War II, earning the Military Cross for his bravery in the latter conflict.

While the Starmer surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the detailed history and origin of this surname remain firmly rooted in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starmer

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

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

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