Explore the Family Name Makovsky
The meaning of Makovsky
1. Czech and Slovak (Makovský); Ukrainian: habitational name for someone from any of various places called with mak ‘poppy’, e.g. Makov in northern Slovakia. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Makowski, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Makosky.
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How common is the last name Makovsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Makovsky saw a modest increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236th most popular in the United States with 301 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 60,505 and the count increased to 333, marking a growth of approximately 10.63%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #60,505 | 2.78% |
| Count | 301 | 333 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makovsky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Makovsky also changed slightly over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, making up 96.68% of the population in 2000 and 94.89% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 2.66% in 2000 to 3% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Makovskys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.89% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 3% | 12.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |