| ![Show Contents]() Starkes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of StarkesWhat does the name Starkes mean? The name Starkes has a history dating as far back as the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name for a person who is firm, or resolute. Starkes 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 Starkes 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 Starkes familyThe surname Starkes was first found in Suffolk, where the Starkes family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Starkes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Starkes 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 Starkes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Starkes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Starkes have been found, including Stark, Starck, Starke, Starckman, Sterke, Sterk, Starkey, Starkie and many more. Early Notables of the Starkes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Starkes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Starkes Rankingthe United States, the name Starkes is the 17,538th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Starkes is ranked the 588th most popular surname with an estimated 77 people with that name. 2
| Starkes migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Starkes, or a variant listed above:
Starkes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Starkes, who landed in Maryland in 1668 3
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.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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