Explore the Family Name Makowsky
The meaning of Makowsky
Altered form of Polish Makowski, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. This form of the surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Makowsky in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Makowsky" slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,608 and then dropped to 53,667 in 2010, a change of -2.01%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.05% over the same period, from 370 in 2000 to 385 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 7.14%, indicating that while the number of Makowskys grew, the overall population grew at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #53,667 | -2.01% |
| Count | 370 | 385 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Makowsky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Makowsky" has been predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.14% of those with the Makowsky surname identified as white, an ethnicity that saw a slight increase to 95.32% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity dropped by 15.74% within the same period, from 2.16% to 1.82%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the 2010 census with 1.56% of Makowskys identifying with two or more races. There were no reported instances of the Makowsky surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 95.32% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.82% | -15.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |