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

Stary, 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 Stary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stary in America

Stary is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stary surname appeared 450 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 Stary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stary 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 Stary

The surname Stary originates from Poland, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "stary," which means "old" or "ancient." This name was likely given to someone who lived in an old settlement or was considered an elder within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Stary surname can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a 15th-century document listing Polish nobility and their landholdings. This suggests that the name was already well-established among the Polish gentry by that time.

In the 16th century, the Stary name appeared in various historical records, such as the Akta Grodzkie, which were court records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable bearer of this name was Jan Stary (c. 1520-1589), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Teutonic Knights.

During the 17th century, the name Stary was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Stari" or "Starzy," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. A notable figure from this period was Stanisław Stary (1587-1656), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Przemyśl.

In the 18th century, the Stary surname was found in various Polish regions, including Mazovia, Greater Poland, and Lesser Poland. One example is Franciszek Stary (1714-1792), a Polish painter and architect who worked in the Late Baroque and Rococo styles.

The 19th century saw the Stary name spread further across Europe, with bearers of this surname migrating to other countries. One noteworthy individual was Ludwik Stary (1820-1890), a Polish-Austrian painter who specialized in landscapes and genre scenes.

Throughout history, the Stary surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, artists, and military figures. While the name originated in Poland, it has since been carried across borders and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Polish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stary

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

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

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