TheNameDBStarke
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from a word meaning strong or powerful.
Etymology
From Old High German 'stark' meaning strong or robust, originally used as a descriptive epithet for a strong person. The term became established as a hereditary surname in Germanic regions.
About the Starke Surname
A Germanic descriptive surname indicating strength or physical prowess. The name spread throughout Northern Europe and became established in various forms.
Distribution
Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Johannes Stark