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

Starowicz, 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 Starowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starowicz in America

Starowicz is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starowicz surname appeared 134 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 Starowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starowicz 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 Starowicz

The surname Starowicz originated in Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "stary," meaning "old," and the suffix "-owicz," which indicates patronymic origin. The name likely originated in the Middle Ages, referring to someone who was the son or descendant of a person known as "the old one."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Starowicz can be traced back to the 16th century in various Polish historical records and manuscripts. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Galicia and Masovia. Some variations of the spelling include Starowycz, Starovich, and Starovits.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Starowicz was Jan Starowicz, a Polish nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent landowner in the region of Masovia and played a role in local politics during that time.

Another notable figure was Michał Starowicz, a Polish military officer who fought in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century. He participated in several military campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, Stanisław Starowicz was a renowned Polish scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on religion and philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Krakow.

During the 19th century, Andrzej Starowicz was a prominent Polish artist known for his landscape paintings. He was born in 1814 and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. His works were widely exhibited and appreciated during his lifetime.

In more recent history, Zbigniew Starowicz, born in 1939, is a well-known Polish sexologist and author. He has written numerous books on human sexuality and has been a vocal advocate for sexual education and awareness.

While the surname Starowicz has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains most prevalent in Poland and among people of Polish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starowicz

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

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

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