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

Makani, 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 Makani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makani in America

Makani is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makani surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Makani.

The history of the last name Makani

The surname MAKANI has its origins in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in the Arab regions. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "makana," which means "place" or "location." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone from a specific place or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAKANI surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over parts of Egypt, Syria, and the Levant. During this period, the name was often used as a nisbah, which is a descriptive term added to a person's name to indicate their place of origin or residency.

In the 14th century, the MAKANI surname was documented in several medieval manuscripts from the Maghreb region, spanning modern-day Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. These records indicate that the name was prevalent among Arab communities in North Africa during that time.

The MAKANI surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations throughout the Arab world. For instance, there are references to the town of Makani in present-day Libya, which may have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

Notable individuals who bore the MAKANI surname include:

1. Abu Bakr al-Makani (c. 1180-1242), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, known for his contributions to the study of Sharia law.

2. Ibn al-Makani (c. 1250-1320), a Moroccan mathematician and astronomer who made significant advances in the field of trigonometry.

3. Fatima al-Makani (c. 1530-1590), a Syrian poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works during the Ottoman Empire.

4. Ahmed al-Makani (c. 1670-1740), an Egyptian historian and chronicler who documented the events and social life of Cairo during the 18th century.

5. Khalil al-Makani (c. 1820-1890), a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, whose works are preserved in various museums around the world.

While the MAKANI surname has its roots in the Arab world, it has since spread to other regions through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connections to the Middle East and North Africa remain a defining aspect of its origin and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makani

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

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 Makani 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.

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 Makani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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