Starke

Starke Meaning & Origin

About Starke
The surname Starke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "starke," meaning "strong" or "powerful." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed physical strength or had a powerful personality. The name may have also been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were known for their strong leadership qualities. Overall, the surname Starke signifies strength, power, and resilience.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Starke: 3,299
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,813
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Starke in Braille

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

The name Starke in braille

How to sign the name Starke using Sign Language

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

The name Starke in sign language

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