What does the surname Starke mean?

The surname Starke means "Derived from a word meaning strong or powerful.". It is of Germanic origin.

How common is the Starke surname?

There are approximately 12,000 people with the surname Starke in the United States.

Are there Starke soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 196 soldiers with the Starke surname appear in Civil War records.

Starke

Descriptive

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany, Scandinavia, and English-speaking countries.

Starke Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Starke Surname

Pauline Starke

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 12,000

War Records

196 soldiers with the Starke surname found in Civil War records.

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