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

Makary, 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 Makary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makary in America

Makary is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makary surname appeared 135 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 Makary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makary 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 Makary

The surname MAKARY has its origins in Russia, with the earliest known use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek name "Makarios," which means "blessed" or "happy." This name was commonly used in the Eastern Orthodox Church and was likely brought to Russia through the influence of Greek missionaries and clergy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAKARY surname can be found in the Vologda Piscovaya Kniga, a 16th-century tax census book from the Vologda region of Russia. In this document, there are several entries listing individuals with the surname MAKARY, indicating that the name was already established in certain areas of Russia by that time.

During the 17th century, the MAKARY surname gained prominence in the Russian Empire. Notable figures from this period include Makary Zheltovodsky (1660-1735), a Russian Orthodox monk and writer who founded several monasteries and authored religious texts. Another prominent individual was Makary Bulgakov (1816-1882), a Russian Orthodox Metropolitan and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the Russian Church.

In the 19th century, the MAKARY surname continued to be associated with the Russian Orthodox clergy. One example is Makary Opoksin (1788-1867), a Russian Orthodox bishop who served as the Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna. Another notable figure was Makary Nevsky (1835-1926), a Russian Orthodox monk and theologian who was canonized as a saint in 2000.

Moving into the 20th century, the MAKARY surname can be found across various fields, including academia and the arts. Makary Semyonovich Tomilin (1890-1969) was a Russian-Soviet botanist and plant geographer who made significant contributions to the study of plant ecology in the Soviet Union. Makary Mikhailovich Kurilko (1900-1980) was a Russian-Soviet actor and theater director who worked extensively in the Moscow Art Theatre.

It is important to note that while the surname MAKARY has a long history in Russia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded instances and most prominent historical figures bearing this surname can be traced back to its Russian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makary

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

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

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