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

Maki, 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 Maki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maki in America

Maki is the 3860th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maki surname appeared 9,190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Maki.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maki 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 Maki

The surname MAKI originated in Japan, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Japanese word "maki," which means "roll" or "coil," and was likely an occupational name given to those who worked with rolling or coiling materials, such as weavers or scroll makers.

During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the name MAKI appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Shoku Nihongi, a chronicle of Japan's imperial court. One notable figure from this era was Maki no Genroku, a renowned calligrapher and poet who lived in the late 12th century.

In the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), the MAKI surname was associated with several influential families, particularly those from the Maki District of present-day Ibaraki Prefecture. The Maki clan played a significant role in the military affairs of the time, with several members serving as samurai warriors.

One of the most famous bearers of the MAKI name was Maki Izumi (1723-1801), a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Edo period. He was influential in the spread of Confucian thought in Japan and authored numerous works on ethics and governance.

Another notable figure was Maki Saburō (1835-1911), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from the late Edo and Meiji periods. He founded the Maki Trading Company and was instrumental in promoting international trade between Japan and the West.

During the Sengoku period (1467-1615 CE), the MAKI surname was also found among several daimyo (feudal lords) and their retainers. One such individual was Maki Nobuyori (1515-1584), a powerful daimyo who controlled a vast territory in present-day Shizuoka Prefecture.

Throughout its history, the MAKI surname has been associated with various place names, such as Maki-machi (Maki Town) in Niigata Prefecture, Maki-mura (Maki Village) in Ibaraki Prefecture, and Maki-jinja (Maki Shrine) in Kyoto. These place names likely derived from the same root word as the surname and may have contributed to its widespread usage across Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maki

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

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

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