Starbuck

Starbuck Meaning & Origin

About Starbuck
The surname Starbuck is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "stēor" meaning "steer" or "ox" and "bucc" meaning "male deer" or "buck." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled a strong and powerful animal, such as a steer or a buck. Over time, the surname Starbuck has become less associated with its literal meaning and more commonly used as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Starbuck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Starbuck: 2,284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,349
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Starbuck based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Starbuck is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRPK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S306102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 R B AH2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈstɑrˌbək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S361

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Starbuck in Braille

Here's how to represent Starbuck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Starbuck in braille

How to sign the name Starbuck using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Starbuck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Starbuck in sign language

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