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UK surname

Starck

A surname possibly derived from the German word 'stark' meaning strong or powerful.

In the 1881 census there were 64 people recorded with the Starck surname, ranking it #24,561 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, down from #24,561 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, West Dorset and Redbridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Starck is 130 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 71.9%.

1881 census count

64

Ranked #24,561

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2002

130 bearers

Map years

4

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Starck had 64 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,561 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 100 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Starck surname distribution map

The map shows where the Starck surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Starck surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Starck over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 31 #27,734
1861 historical 24 #30,922
1881 historical 64 #24,561
1891 historical 85 #26,080
1901 historical 100 #22,863
1911 historical 92 #23,580
1997 modern 114 #24,967
1998 modern 121 #24,677
1999 modern 121 #24,855
2000 modern 120 #24,950
2001 modern 126 #23,883
2002 modern 130 #23,903
2003 modern 121 #24,776
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 106 #27,332
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 99 #29,181
2009 modern 98 #29,906
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 107 #28,979
2012 modern 108 #28,849
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 112 #28,809
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Starcks are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes, St Mary Stratford-le-Bow, St John Hackney and St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, West Dorset, Redbridge and Dacorum. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Walthamstow, Low Leyton Essex
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Mary Stratford-le-Bow London (East Districts)
4 St John Hackney London (North Districts)
5 St George, Hanover Square, Buckingham Palace London (West Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 013 Cornwall
2 West Dorset 010 West Dorset
3 Redbridge 009 Redbridge
4 West Dorset 009 West Dorset
5 Dacorum 006 Dacorum

Forenames

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First names often paired with Starck

These lists show first names that appear often with the Starck surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Starck

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Starck, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Starck surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Starck household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Starck is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Starck is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Starck falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Starck is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Starck, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Starck

The surname Starck has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German word "starc," meaning "strong" or "sturdy," suggesting that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who possessed these physical attributes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Starck can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dated around the 12th century. In this record, a person named Henricus Starck is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in this region during that time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Starck surname continued to appear in various German records and manuscripts, such as the Stadtbücher (city books) of various towns and cities. These records often documented the names of local inhabitants, tradesmen, and landowners, providing valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames like Starck.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the Starck surname was Hans Starck, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1491 to 1564. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and is remembered for his contributions to the theological debates of that era.

Another significant figure associated with the Starck name was Johann Friedrich Starck, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1680 to 1756. He was known for his work on Christian mysticism and his influence on the Pietist movement in Germany.

The Starck surname has also been linked to various place names in Germany, such as Starkenburg, a former county and castle located in the present-day state of Hesse. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname Starck as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

Other notable individuals with the Starck surname include Johann August Starck (1741-1816), a German writer and educator; Johann Gottlieb Starck (1756-1828), a German theologian and writer; and Johann Friedrich Starck (1753-1805), a German philosopher and theologian.

While the surname Starck has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and examples mentioned above provide valuable insights into the origins and development of this surname within its German context.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Starck families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Starck surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 41 Starcks recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.00x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 41 4.00x
Channel Islands 40 131.80x
Essex 10 4.95x
Surrey 7 1.40x
Devon 3 1.41x
Gloucestershire 1 0.50x
Hampshire 1 0.48x
Lancashire 1 0.08x
Royal Navy 1 8.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Martin in Channel Islands leads with 25 Starcks recorded in 1881 and an index of 1344.09x.

Place Total Index
St Martin 25 1344.09x
Bethnal Green London 10 22.48x
Hackney London 10 17.42x
Newington 7 18.50x
St Saviour 7 416.67x
Trinity 7 1000.00x
Leyton 6 172.41x
Mile End Old Town 6 37.11x
Bow London 5 38.34x
Tottenham 4 24.52x
Walthamstow 4 54.95x
Hammersmith London 3 11.89x
Ottery St Mary 3 214.29x
Bootle Cum Linacre 1 10.36x
Burghclere 1 370.37x
Cheltenham 1 6.45x
Friern Barnet 1 44.25x
Hampstead London 1 6.27x
Royal Navy 1 9.59x
St John 1 172.41x
Westminster St James 1 9.50x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Starck surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 11
Eliza 8
Sarah 5
Elizabeth 4
Jane 4
Emily 2
Harriett 2
Louisa 2
Alice 1
Dora 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Elvira 1
Emma 1
Estello 1
Gertrude 1
Hannah 1
Kate 1
Kathleen 1
Lelitia 1
Mabel 1
Maria 1
Mira 1
Sara 1
Sophia 1
Susan 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Starck surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 8
William 5
Elias 4
Philip 4
Henry 3
Joseph 3
Alfred 2
Charles 2
Edward 2
George 2
Richard 2
Walter 2
Arthur 1
Axil 1
Frederick 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Herbert 1
Louis 1
Thomas 1
Wilmer 1

FAQ

Starck surname: questions and answers

How common was the Starck surname in 1881?

In 1881, 64 people were recorded with the Starck surname. That placed it at #24,561 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Starck surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Starck a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Starck surname mean?

A surname possibly derived from the German word 'stark' meaning strong or powerful.

What does the Starck map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Starck bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.