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

Starrick, 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 Starrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starrick in America

Starrick is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starrick surname appeared 128 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 Starrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starrick 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 Starrick

The surname Starrick has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stær" meaning "starling" and "ricc" meaning "rich" or "powerful." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone who possessed exceptional wealth or influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Starrick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1187, where a certain Robert Starrick is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in the region by the late 12th century.

Throughout the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name appear in historical records, including Starigg, Starrigge, and Staryke. These variations likely stem from regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of written English during that period.

In the 15th century, the Starrick name is found in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family of Norfolk. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was established among the gentry class.

One notable Starrick from the 16th century was John Starrick (c. 1520-1588), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He is recorded as having acquired substantial estates and played a significant role in local affairs.

In the 17th century, the Starrick name appears in the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Records show that a Thomas Starrick (1623-1687) was a prominent figure in the community and served as a church warden.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Starrick (1728-1803), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Yorkshire. He played a crucial role in the development of the local textile industry and left a lasting legacy in the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir Edward Starrick (1812-1890) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1858 to 1864. He was knighted for his distinguished service.

Another notable figure from this period was Emily Starrick (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and social reformer. She founded several schools for underprivileged children and campaigned tirelessly for improved educational opportunities for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starrick

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

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

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