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

Makarenko, 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 Makarenko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makarenko in America

Makarenko is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makarenko surname appeared 255 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 Makarenko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makarenko 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 Makarenko

The surname Makarenko has its origins in Ukraine, where it first emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "makar," which means "blessed" or "happy." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone with a cheerful or fortunate disposition.

The earliest recorded instances of the Makarenko surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Poltava and Chernihiv in central Ukraine. These areas were home to many Cossack settlements, and it is believed that some of the first bearers of the Makarenko name were members of the Cossack military communities.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Makarenko name appeared in various church records, census documents, and land registries throughout Ukraine. One notable example is Ivan Makarenko (1630-1708), a Cossack leader and diplomat who played a role in the negotiations between the Cossack Hetmanate and the Russian Empire.

In the 19th century, the surname gained wider recognition with the birth of Anton Makarenko (1888-1939), a renowned Soviet educator and writer. Makarenko developed innovative pedagogical methods and established several institutions for juvenile delinquents, earning him a reputation as one of the most influential figures in Soviet education.

Another prominent individual with the Makarenko surname was Vitaly Makarenko (1929-2003), a Soviet and Ukrainian composer who wrote numerous film scores, operas, and orchestral works. His compositions were widely performed and recognized both within the Soviet Union and internationally.

Other notable figures bearing the Makarenko surname include Yuri Makarenko (1914-1990), a Soviet military commander who fought in World War II and later served as a general in the Soviet Air Force, and Natalya Makarenko (born 1940), a Ukrainian actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the Soviet era.

While the Makarenko surname has its roots in Ukraine, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to regions with significant Ukrainian diaspora communities, such as Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makarenko

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

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

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