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

Starsiak, 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 Starsiak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starsiak in America

Starsiak is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starsiak surname appeared 159 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 Starsiak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starsiak 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 Starsiak

The surname Starsiak originates from Poland, with records indicating its presence in the country as early as the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "starzyk," which means "old man" or "elder." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who exhibited traits or characteristics associated with age and wisdom.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Starsiak surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Krakow, dated 1587. This document, a record of land ownership, lists a certain Jan Starsiak as the proprietor of a parcel of land within the city limits. This entry provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Starsiak surname appeared in various parish records and official documents across different regions of Poland. For instance, a baptismal record from the village of Czerniewo in 1723 lists the birth of a child named Katarzyna Starsiak. Another notable example is the marriage record of Tomasz Starsiak and Anna Wiśniewska, which took place in the town of Kościan in 1789.

In the 19th century, several individuals bearing the Starsiak surname gained prominence in various fields. One such person was Franciszek Starsiak (1813-1889), a renowned Polish architect who designed numerous churches and other notable buildings in the city of Warsaw and surrounding areas. Another notable figure was Józef Starsiak (1835-1901), a Polish painter and art teacher who contributed significantly to the development of the Warsaw School of Art.

As the 20th century dawned, the Starsiak surname continued to be carried by individuals who made their mark in various domains. One example is Stanisław Starsiak (1902-1978), a Polish engineer and inventor who held several patents for his innovations in the field of mechanical engineering. Another notable figure was Zofia Starsiak (1919-2005), a Polish writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Throughout its history, the Starsiak surname has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. For instance, the variant spelling "Starsziak" appeared in some historical records, particularly in regions where the local dialect may have influenced the pronunciation and spelling of the name. Additionally, the name has been linked to certain place names, such as the village of Starsice in the Lublin region of eastern Poland, suggesting potential connections between the surname and specific geographic locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starsiak

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

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

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