Starch

Starch Meaning & Origin

About Starch
The surname Starch is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "starch," which referred to a substance used to stiffen clothing. It is believed that the surname was originally given to someone who worked as a starcher, someone who applied starch to fabrics to give them a crisp appearance. Over time, the surname Starch became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors who worked in the textile industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Starch: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Starch 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 Starch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30620
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA1 R CH
🌐 IPA
/stɑrʧ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRX', 'STRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Starch in Braille

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

The name Starch in braille

How to sign the name Starch using Sign Language

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

The name Starch in sign language

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