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Starr name meaning
Last Name
30k
in the U.S.
in 2010
30k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Starr mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Starr
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
African American
42%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Connecticut, U.S., the name Starr is of American origin and means "The name starr means light a gift from god".
- 2 people from Nigeria agree the name Starr is of English origin and means "Light from God".
- According to 5 people from all over the world, the name Starr is of African American origin and means "Light".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Starr means "Gift from god".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
Wiktionary
Late Latin starrum, from Hebrew [script needed] (šĕṭār).
- (historical) A receipt given by Jews on payment of debt.
starr was also found in the following language(s): German
Notable Persons Named Starr
Notable Persons Named Starr
Starr Faithfull
Starr was given the name Marian Starr Wyman on January 27th, 1906 in Evanston, Illinois. They breathed their last breath in 1931.
Starr Manning
Starr Manning is a soap character.
Starr Long
Starr Long is a game developer. Starr was given the name Starr McAuley Long in 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Starr Andreeff
Starr was born in Hamilton, Ontario.
Starr the Slayer
Starr the Slayer is a comics character.
Starr Parodi
Starr Parodi is a neoclassicism, pop music, jazz, experimental music, soul music, rhythm, and blues composer, arrangement, conducting, record producer, and musician. She was most active from 1989 to present.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Starr
Notable Persons With the Last Name Starr
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr is a rock music and pop music musician. He plays Ludwig Drums, Avedis Zildjian Company, and Remo. He was most prominent from 1957 to present. Ringo was given the name Richard Starkey on July 7th, 1940 in Dingle, Liverpool, England.
Ken Starr
Ken Starr is a President, Chancellor of Baylor University, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Chancellor ofBaylor University, 39th Solicitor General of the United States, and Judge of theUnited States Court of Appeals fo. Ken was given the name Kenneth Winston Starr on July 21st, 1946.
Martin Starr
Martin Starr is an actor. He was most active from 1992 to present. Martin was given the name Martin James Pflieger Schienle on July 30th, 1982 in Santa Monica, California, United States.
Bobbi Starr
Bobbi was born on April 6th, 1983 in , U.S.
Antony Starr
Antony Starr is an actor. He has been prominent since 1995. Antony was born on October 25th, 1975 in Auckland.
Mike Starr
Mike Starr was an alternative metal, grunge, heavy metal music, and alternative rock musician. He was most active from 1983 to 2011. Mike was given the name Michael Christopher Starr on April 4th, 1966 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He died on March 8th, 2011.
- Bart StarrFootball Player
- Belle Starr
- Natalia Starr
- Fredro StarrRapper
- Freddie StarrComedian
- Kay StarrSinger
- Barbara Starr
- Tyler StarrAthlete
- Ellen Gates Starr
- Lucille StarrSinging
- Matt StarrMusician
- David StarrNascar Driver
- Jack StarrMusician
- Gregory StarrDirector of the Diplomatic Security Service
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Starr | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.39% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.22% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.24% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.66% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Starr
People with the last name Starr are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Starr
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