Explore the Family Name Makar
The meaning of Makar
Coptic (Egypt), Polish, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Croatian; Hungarian (Makár): from the personal name Makar (Hungarian Makár; Polish standard form is Makary), an equivalent of Greek Makarios ‘blessed’, a Christian saint’s name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Makar in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Makar experienced slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,916th in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 21,228 by 2010, reflecting a minor decrease in popularity of 1.49%. However, the number of individuals with the Makar surname grew from 1,173 in 2000 to 1,236 in 2010, an increase of 5.37%. The proportion of individuals named Makar per 100,000 also dipped slightly from 0.43 to 0.42 during this period, a change of -2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,916 | #21,228 | -1.49% |
| Count | 1,173 | 1,236 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.42 | -2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makar
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Makar. Between 2000 and 2010, there were some shifts in the ethnic groups linked to the surname. The percentage of Makars identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.79% to 2.27%, marking a significant increase of 26.82%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 4.09% to 1.86%, a drop of 54.52%. The majority of individuals with the Makar surname identified as White in both years, with a slight increase from 91.05% in 2000 to 92.23% in 2010. Additionally, a small rise was observed among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.30% to 2.43%. Notably, in 2010, a small fraction of Makars began identifying as Black (0.73%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.49%), which were not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.05% | 92.23% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.43% | 5.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 2.27% | 26.82% |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 1.86% | -54.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |