Explore the Family Name Makovec
The meaning of Makovec
Slovenian, Croatian, Czech, and Slovak: topographic name or nickname derived from mak (Czech mák) ‘poppy’, denoting someone who grew poppies or perhaps someone with a red face. As a Czech and Slovak name it may also be a habitational name for someone from a place called Makov or Makovce, ultimately derived from the same word.
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How common is the last name Makovec in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Makovec has undergone a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Makovec was ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname in the U.S, but it dropped to 65,782nd by 2010, marking a 7.47% decrease. The count of people with this surname also declined by approximately 2%, going from 307 individuals in 2000 to 301 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 citizens also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #65,782 | -7.47% |
| Count | 307 | 301 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makovec
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Makovec identify as White, with this group making up 96.09% of the Makovec population in 2000 and 95.35% in 2010. This shows a slight decrease of 0.77%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic accounted for 2.28% of the Makovec population in 2000, but this increased to 2.99% by 2010, marking a 31.14% increase. Those identifying as two or more races made up 1.63% of the population in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. Ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 95.35% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 2.99% | 31.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |