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

Makell, 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 Makell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makell in America

Makell is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makell surname appeared 197 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 Makell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makell 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 Makell

The surname Makell traces its origins back to Scotland, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a Scottish Gaelic term "Mac Gille," which translates to "son of the servant" or "son of the devotee." This name was likely given to individuals who were servants or devotees of a particular religious order or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Makell can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish noblemen who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In this document, the name appears as "Makgille," which is considered an early variant spelling of Makell.

During the 14th century, the name Makell began to appear in various Scottish records and manuscripts, often in connection with the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. It is believed that the name may have originated from one of these areas, where it was commonly used by families or clans.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Makell was John Makell, a Scottish scholar and theologian who lived from 1534 to 1597. He served as the Principal of the University of Glasgow and was known for his contributions to the field of theology and education.

Another prominent individual with the surname Makell was Robert Makell, a Scottish merchant and explorer who lived from 1632 to 1692. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Scotland and the West Indies, and his voyages played a significant role in the expansion of Scottish commercial interests in the Caribbean region.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname Makell was James Makell, a Scottish soldier and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1745 and served as a lieutenant in the British Army, participating in several battles against the American colonists.

During the 19th century, the surname Makell continued to be represented in various parts of Scotland, with some families bearing the name migrating to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. One notable figure from this period was William Makell, a Scottish industrialist and entrepreneur who lived from 1820 to 1892. He founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Glasgow and played a significant role in the city's industrial development.

Throughout its history, the surname Makell has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Makellston and Makellville, which may have derived from families or individuals bearing the name who resided in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makell

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

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

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