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

Makil, 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 Makil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makil in America

Makil is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makil surname appeared 173 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 Makil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makil 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 Makil

The surname Makil originated in the Middle East, likely in the region that is now modern-day Syria or Lebanon. The name can be traced back to the Arabic word "makil," which means "measure" or "standard." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who worked as a measurer or inspector, perhaps in the trade or agricultural sectors.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Makil can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from Damascus, where a merchant named Ibrahim Makil is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already become well-established in the region by that time.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Makil living in Aleppo, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. They were renowned for their expertise in textile production and trade.

During the 17th century, a scholar and poet named Ahmed Makil (1620-1688) gained fame in Cairo for his contributions to Arabic literature. His works, which included poetry, essays, and translations, were widely read and celebrated during his lifetime and for generations afterward.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure who bore the Makil surname was Yousef Makil (1801-1873), a businessman and philanthropist from Beirut. He funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the region, leaving a lasting legacy of educational and medical institutions that still bear his name today.

Another notable individual with the surname Makil was Fatima Makil (1865-1927), a pioneering educator from Damascus. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city and dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women in a time when such efforts were rare and faced significant opposition.

While the name Makil has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and examples mentioned above provide valuable insight into the rich cultural heritage and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makil

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

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

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