Starosta

Starosta Meaning & Origin

About Starosta
The surname Starosta is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "starosta," which means "elder" or "headman" in Polish. It was originally a title given to a local official or administrator in medieval Poland. Over time, the surname Starosta became hereditary and was adopted by the descendants of these officials, signifying their ancestral connection to the position of authority. Today, individuals with the surname Starosta can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Starosta: 282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STRST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S3060230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AA0 R OW1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/starosta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Starosta in Braille

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

The name Starosta in braille

How to sign the name Starosta using Sign Language

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

The name Starosta in sign language

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