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

Makle, 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 Makle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makle in America

Makle is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makle surname appeared 232 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 Makle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makle 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 Makle

The surname Makle is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "makelen," which means "to negotiate" or "to broker." This suggests that the name may have been given to those who worked as brokers or negotiators in medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Makle can be found in a document from the town of Cologne in 1267, where a man named Johann Makle is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Würzburg Chronicles from 1315, which mentions a merchant named Konrad Makle.

In the 14th century, the name Makle began appearing in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its original region and was becoming more widespread.

One notable bearer of the name was Hans Makle, a merchant and diplomat who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in negotiating trade agreements between the Hanseatic League and various European cities. Another prominent figure was Johann Makle, a professor of law at the University of Heidelberg in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Makle can be found in records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family with this surname was prominent in the local government and trade guilds. One member of this family, Georg Makle, was a respected merchant and alderman in the town.

As the centuries passed, the name Makle continued to be found throughout Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as Mäkle or Meckle. One notable bearer of the name in more recent times was Wilhelm Makle (1819-1892), a German politician and member of the Reichstag.

While the Makle surname is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to its German roots and its connection to the medieval trade and negotiation professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makle

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

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

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