Explore the Family Name Makins
The meaning of Makins
English: variant of Makin 1 and 2, with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mackins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Makins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Makins has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,556th and increased to rank 47,614th in 2010, a rise of about 11.09 percent. Similarly, there was a nearly 23 percent surge in the number of people with this surname, from 362 in 2000 to 445 in 2010. The proportion of the surname Makins per 100,000 people also saw growth from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, representing a 15.38 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #47,614 | 11.09% |
| Count | 362 | 445 | 22.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makins
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals bearing the surname Makins predominantly identify as either White or Black. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, falling by 3.14% from 47.79% in 2000 to 46.29% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a minor increase of 1.25%, rising from 49.72% in 2000 to 50.34% in 2010. A small portion (1.57%) began identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, while there were no changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.72% | 50.34% | 1.25% |
| White | 47.79% | 46.29% | -3.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |