STARR
Starr
Starr is a surname of English origin, with various interpretations and derivations. It is derived from Old English steorra, meaning "star", and was used as a surname to indicate someone who lived near a prominent or distinctive star-shaped feature, or as a nickname for someone perceived as shining brightly or having a celestial quality.
The surname Starr can be found across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as London, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Essex. It has historical roots dating back to the medieval period, with early records showing variations of the spelling such as Ster, Stare, and Starre. The name has undergone phonetic changes over time, leading to the modern form Starr.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Starr include the renowned British musician Ringo Starr, best known as the drummer for the Beatles, and American actress and socialite, Brenda Starr.
The name Starr carries a sense of mystery, brightness, and uniqueness, reflecting its celestial connotations. It continues to be passed down through generations within British families, maintaining a connection to its ancient origins while adapting to contemporary society.
There are approximately 3,885 people named Starr in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,401st most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Starr.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Christine
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Star
- Stair
- Stahr
- Stare
- Staehr
- Stara
- Stairs
- Staires
- Stahre
- Stares
- Starre
- Staar
- Staer
- Stard
- Starey
- Stari
- Starie
- Stark
- Starn
- Starp
- Starrie
- Starrow
- Starrs
- Starry
- Stars
- Start
- Stary
- Starz
- Stauri
- Staw
- Stear
- Steare
- Steares
- Stears
- Steary
- Steear
- Steer
- Steere
- Stehr
- Steir
- Ster
- Stere
- Sterr
- Sterrie
- Sterry
- Stier
- Stir
- Stirr
- Stoar
- Stoor
- Stor
- Store
- Storr
- Storre
- Stour
- Stur
- Sture
- Sturr
- Sturrs
- Sturry
- Styer
- Staras
- Starren
- Starret
- Stayer
- Stera
- Sterea
- Steri
- Sterrey
- Sterrow
- Stora
- Storah
- Storay
- Storo
- Storrie
- Storrs
- Storry
- Stors
- Storz
- Stower
- Sturrow
- Sturs
- Sturz
- Cyster
- Seatter
- Sotiriou
- Soutar
- Souter
- Sowter
- Story
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.