Explore the Family Name Makey
The meaning of Makey
English (Lincolnshire and Kent): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Makey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Makey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Makey ranked 69,428 in popularity with 264 individuals bearing this name, equating to approximately 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 75,799 and the count to 254, indicating a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -9.18 in rank and -3.79 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,799 | -9.18% |
| Count | 264 | 254 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makey
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Makey surname. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Makey individuals identifying as White decreased from 78.03% to 73.62%. Those identifying as Black increased slightly from 14.39% to 15.35%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 3.41% to 3.54%. The dataset for 2010 also introduced percentages for new ethnic identities: Hispanic at 3.15%, and Two or more races at 1.97%. American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 1.89% to 2.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.03% | 73.62% | -5.65% |
| Black | 14.39% | 15.35% | 6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.41% | 3.54% | 3.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.89% | 2.36% | 24.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |