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

Makita, 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 Makita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makita in America

Makita is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makita surname appeared 111 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 Makita.

The history of the last name Makita

The surname Makita originates from Japan and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Japanese word "makita," meaning "roll of silk" or "silk fabric." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the silk trade or production during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Makita surname appears in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in the historical records of the Kamakura shogunate. These records mention a silk merchant named Makita Nobuyuki, who traded in luxurious silk fabrics from the Kyoto region.

During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the Makita family gained prominence as skilled artisans and weavers in the city of Nara, renowned for its silk industry. In 1492, a document from the Nara temple archives mentions a master weaver named Makita Masahiro, celebrated for his intricate silk tapestries.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), the Makita surname became associated with the samurai class. Historical records from this time mention a respected samurai named Makita Katsuyori (1615-1688), who served under the Tokugawa shogunate and was known for his bravery in battle.

Another notable figure with the Makita surname was Makita Genyo (1781-1841), a renowned scholar and philosopher from the late Edo period. His works on Confucian ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential during his time.

In more recent history, the Makita surname gained international recognition with the establishment of the Makita Corporation in 1915. Founded by Mosaburo Makita, this company became a leading manufacturer of power tools and construction equipment, with a global presence today.

While the Makita surname has its origins in Japan, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of silk production and the samurai tradition in ancient Japan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makita

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

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 Makita 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.

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

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