Explore the Family Name Mako
The meaning of Mako
1. Hungarian (Makó): from a pet form of the personal name Makár (see Makar), or from a pet form of Mátyás, Hungarian equivalent of Matthew. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a pet form of the personal name Malko.
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How common is the last name Mako in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mako has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 37,986, while by 2010 it had improved slightly to 37,076, representing a 2.4% rise. In terms of individuals carrying the name, there were 549 people with the Mako surname in 2000 and by 2010, this number had increased by 9.65% to 602. Despite this growth, the proportion of the Mako surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #37,076 | 2.4% |
| Count | 549 | 602 | 9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mako
Concerning ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decline from 90.35% in 2000 to 88.54% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from none in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black with the Mako name increased significantly from 1.09% to 4.49%, marking a 311.93% change. However, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.01% to 3.32%. Lastly, individuals claiming two or more races dropped substantially from 4.19% to 1.33%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.35% | 88.54% | -2% |
| Black | 1.09% | 4.49% | 311.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 3.32% | -17.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 1.33% | -68.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |