Find out how popular the last name Macke is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Macke.

Macke, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Macke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macke in America

Macke is the 12835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macke surname appeared 2,399 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Macke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macke to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Macke

The surname MACKE originated in Germany during the late medieval period, derived from the Germanic personal name Mako or Macco. This name is believed to have roots in the Old High German word "gemah," meaning "suitable" or "fitting." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany.

One of the earliest records of the MACKE surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around 1300. The name appears as "Macco" and is associated with individuals residing in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, the MACKE surname gained prominence in the town of Treuenbrietzen, located in the present-day German state of Brandenburg. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing the MACKE name, indicating their involvement in local affairs and trades.

Notable individuals with the MACKE surname include Johann Heinrich Ferdinand MACKE, a German painter born in 1887 and died in 1914, who was a prominent member of the influential German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter. His vibrant paintings and pioneering artistic style have left a lasting impact on the world of modern art.

Another significant figure was August MACKE, a German industrialist born in 1887 and died in 1914, who co-founded the pharmaceutical company Hoechst AG, which later became part of the multinational corporation Sanofi-Aventis.

In the 19th century, the MACKE surname was also found in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. One notable individual from this period was Karl MACKE, a German architect born in 1824 and died in 1892, who designed several notable buildings in Leipzig and played a significant role in shaping the city's architectural landscape.

The MACKE surname has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and genealogical connections. While the name retains its strongest association with Germany, it has become well-established in various countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macke

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Macke.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Macke was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Macke has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Macke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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