Starke Family Crest & Name History

Behind the Starke surname stands Stark, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Name scholars give the meaning as “Strong”.

• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• The extra “e” in Starke is a spelling habit rather than a different name.
• You may also find the name written Starck and Sterk.

Heraldry and the Starke name

Looking for a Starke coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Want more than a summary? See the Starke family name pack.