Starke History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Starke is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who was a person who is firm, or resolute. Starke is a nickname surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Nicknames form a broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, and can refer directly or indirectly to one's personality, physical attributes, mannerisms, or even their habits of dress. The surname Starke comes from the Old English word stark, which means firm, and was given to someone who was powerful or resolute. This family was established in Suffolk since the early Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Starke familyThe surname Starke was first found in Suffolk, where the Starke family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Starke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Starke research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1222, 1273, 1314, 1376, 1540, 1544, 1677, 1728, 1745, 1757, 1794 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Starke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Starke Spelling VariationsOnly recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Starke has undergone many spelling variations, including Stark, Starck, Starke, Starckman, Sterke, Sterk, Starkey, Starkie and many more. Early Notables of the Starke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Starke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Starke RankingIn the United States, the name Starke is the 10,974th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Starke were among those contributors: Starke Settlers in United States in the 17th CenturyStarke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Starke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Starke Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Starke Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Fortiorum fortia facta Motto Translation: The brave deeds of brave men.
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