About Starnes
The surname Starnes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Steorra," meaning "star," combined with the patronymic suffix "-nes," denoting "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Starnes can be interpreted as "son of Steorra" or "descendant of the star." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who was associated with or had a connection to stars, such as an astrologer or someone who had a bright or shining personality.
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The surname Starnes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Starnes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Starnes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Starnes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.