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

Makatura, 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 Makatura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makatura in America

Makatura is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makatura surname appeared 147 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 Makatura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makatura 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 Makatura

The surname MAKATURA is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Polish word "makatura," which referred to a type of coarse wrapping paper made from recycled materials. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of this particular type of paper.

In early historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as "Makaturski" and "Makaturczyk," can be found in documents from the regions of Greater Poland and Masovia. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in a land registry from the town of Kalisz, dated 1572, where a certain Jan Makatura is listed as a landowner.

The name MAKATURA also appears in the "Metryka Koronna," a collection of official records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which mentions a nobleman named Piotr Makatura who served as a court official in the early 17th century.

During the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Wojciech Makatura (1737-1803), a prominent Polish painter and engraver known for his religious artwork and portraits. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

Another notable figure with this surname was Franciszek Makatura (1808-1884), a Polish writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories depicting life in rural Poland during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the name MAKATURA was carried by Józef Makatura (1915-1998), a Polish military officer who served in the Polish Armed Forces during World War II and later became a respected author and historian, publishing works on the history of the Polish military.

The surname MAKATURA can also be traced to the village of Makatura in the Lublin region of eastern Poland, suggesting a potential connection between the name and this geographical location.

While the name MAKATURA is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has a rich historical background and has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural and societal roles of those who have carried this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makatura

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

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

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