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

Starwalt, 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 Starwalt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Starwalt in America

Starwalt is the 51281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Starwalt surname appeared 406 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 Starwalt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Starwalt 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 Starwalt

The surname Starwalt is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is thought to have originated in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria, where it was likely derived from a combination of the German words "Stern," meaning star, and "Wald," meaning forest or woods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Starwalt can be found in a 1583 document from the town of Altenburg, which references a "Hans Starwalt." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, potentially referring to someone who lived near a wooded area marked by a prominent star-shaped landmark or celestial guide.

In the 17th century, the Starwalt surname appears to have spread across various parts of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire. Records from this period show Starwalts residing in cities like Nuremberg, Leipzig, and Munich. One notable figure was Johann Georg Starwalt (1625-1701), a German theologian and author of several religious texts.

As the centuries progressed, the Starwalt name continued to be carried by individuals of varying professions and backgrounds. In the late 18th century, a merchant named Friedrich Starwalt (1748-1822) established a successful trading company in Hamburg, contributing to the city's commercial prosperity.

Another notable Starwalt was Elise Starwalt (1802-1878), a German writer and poet who published several collections of verse and prose during the Romantic era. Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

In the 19th century, the Starwalt name made its way to the United States through German immigration. One of the earliest recorded Starwalts in America was Wilhelm Starwalt (1819-1892), a farmer who settled in Pennsylvania after arriving from Bavaria in the 1840s.

While the Starwalt surname may not be among the most widespread in the world today, its rich history and origins shed light on the cultural and linguistic tapestry of Germany and the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Starwalt

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

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

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