Explore the Family Name Makara
The meaning of Makara
Polish, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Slovak: from a derivative of the personal name Makar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Makara in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Makara saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Makara was ranked 33,690th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 35,057th, representing a decrease of 4.06%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname slightly increased from 638 in 2000 to 643 in 2010, a modest growth of 0.78%. The proportion of Makaras per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.24 to 0.22 during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #35,057 | -4.06% |
| Count | 638 | 643 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makara
The ethnic identity associated with the Makara surname also shifted somewhat from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White remained the majority, although the percentage dropped slightly from 93.42% to 91.91%. An increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, up to 4.2% and 1.56% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.24% of Makaras. Individuals identifying as having two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.1%, while there were no recorded Makaras identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 91.91% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.2% | 27.66% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.56% | 41.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.09% | -0.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |