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

Starn, 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 Starn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starn in America

Starn is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starn surname appeared 486 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 Starn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starn 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 Starn

The surname Starn originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic word "staren," meaning to stare or gaze intently. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a piercing or intense gaze.

In the early days, the name was often spelled with variations such as Starne, Starren, or Staren. These variations can be found in various historical records and manuscripts from the region, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval Saxon documents dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Starn surname dates back to 1275, when a certain Henricus Starne was mentioned in the Annales Colonienses Maximi, a chronicle of events in Cologne, Germany. Another notable figure was Johannes Starn, a scholar and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1490, who gained prominence for his writings on religious reform during the Protestant Reformation.

The name Starn has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, particularly in regions like Bavaria and Saxony. For instance, the village of Starnberg in Bavaria, which dates back to the 8th century, is thought to have derived its name from the Old High German word "starn," meaning a place with a stagnant body of water or a pool.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Starn surname, one can mention:

1. Caspar Starn (1523-1598), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg, known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Johann Starn (1658-1718), a German architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Bavaria.
3. Maria Starn (1779-1858), a German author and poet from Regensburg, celebrated for her romantic poetry and novels.
4. Friedrich Starn (1811-1887), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
5. Wilhelm Starn (1874-1942), a German physicist and academic, known for his contributions to the study of electricity and magnetism.

While the Starn surname has its roots firmly planted in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in diverse fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starn

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

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

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