Explore the Family Name Makonnen
The meaning of Makonnen
Ethiopian: variant of Mekonnen. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Makonnen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Makonnen has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 83,301st most popular surname. By 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 62,531 - an increase of approximately 25%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by over half during this period, from 210 in 2000 to 320 in 2010. Thus, the proportion of people named Makonnen per 100,000 individuals saw a substantial growth of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #62,531 | 24.93% |
| Count | 210 | 320 | 52.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makonnen
The ethnicity associated with the surname Makonnen also shows interesting patterns, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, with this group experiencing a slight increase from 88.10% in 2000 to 91.88% in 2010. Those identifying as White or belonging to two or more races have decreased, with a drop of 43.54% and 53.07% respectively. No Makonnens were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there is a new appearance of Hispanic ethnic identity, standing at 2.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.1% | 91.88% | 4.29% |
| Two or More Races | 6.67% | 3.13% | -53.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| White | 3.33% | 1.88% | -43.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |