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

Makkar, 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 Makkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makkar in America

Makkar is the 66371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makkar surname appeared 298 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 Makkar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makkar 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 Makkar

The surname Makkar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "makkara," which means a fly or insect. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with insects or flies, such as a beekeeper or a honey collector.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Makkar surname can be found in the historical records of the Mughal Empire. In the 16th century, a reference was made to a nobleman named Makkar Singh, who served as a military commander under the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

During the 18th century, the Makkar surname was prominent among the Sikh community in the Punjab region. Several Makkar families were known for their contributions to the Sikh faith and their involvement in the Sikh religious and military campaigns against the Mughal and Afghan rulers.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure with the Makkar surname was Baba Makkar Singh, a renowned Sikh warrior and leader. He played a significant role in the Sikh struggle for independence and is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Anglo-Sikh Wars.

Another prominent individual with the Makkar surname was Sardar Makkar Singh Majithia, who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the Punjab region and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations.

In the 20th century, Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh Makkar was a renowned Sikh scholar and historian who made significant contributions to the study of Sikh history and literature. He authored several books and research papers on Sikh culture and heritage.

The Makkar surname has also been associated with various places and regions within India, such as Makkar Halli, a village in the state of Karnataka, and Makkar Majra, a village in the state of Punjab. These place names may have derived from individuals with the Makkar surname who settled in these areas or were influential in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makkar

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

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

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