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

Makino, 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 Makino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makino in America

Makino is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makino surname appeared 359 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 Makino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makino 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 Makino

The surname Makino originated in Japan. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese word 'makino', which means 'rolled silk'. This suggests that the name may have been associated with the silk industry or trade in Japan's history.

Makino is a relatively common surname in Japan, particularly in the Kansai region, which includes cities like Kyoto and Osaka. These areas were historically known for their silk production and textile industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Makino surname dates back to the late 16th century. In 1598, a samurai named Makino Narisada served under the famous daimyo (feudal lord) Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), several notable individuals bore the Makino surname. For example, Makino Naoki (1861-1949) was a prominent Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Makino Shinichi (1854-1936), a prominent scholar and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji era (1868-1912).

In the realm of art and literature, Makino Shōzō (1905-1982) was a renowned Japanese painter and printmaker who is known for his portrayal of traditional Japanese landscapes and subjects.

The Makino surname can also be found in various place names in Japan, such as Makino-chō (a town in Shizuoka Prefecture) and Makino-ku (a ward in the city of Yokohama).

While the Makino surname is predominantly Japanese, there are instances where it has been adopted or adapted in other cultures and regions due to migration or intermarriage. However, the historical roots and primary origin of the surname can be traced back to Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makino

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

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

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