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

Maknojia, 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 Maknojia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maknojia in America

Maknojia is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maknojia surname appeared 599 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 Maknojia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maknojia 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 Maknojia

The surname MAKNOJIA originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northwestern region of present-day Pakistan and India. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire. This surname is believed to have derived from a combination of two words: "Mak," which means "mother" in several regional languages, and "Nojia," which may have been a locational name or a descriptive term.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the chronicles of the Mughal court, where a trader named Malik MAKNOJIA is mentioned as having conducted business transactions with the imperial household in the late 16th century. Another historical record from the 17th century mentions a landowner named Javed MAKNOJIA, who held estates in the region of present-day Punjab.

During the 18th century, the MAKNOJIA surname gained prominence in the region of Sindh, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. Several notable individuals bearing this name are recorded in local histories, such as Hafiz MAKNOJIA (1720-1785), a renowned poet and scholar, and Mirza MAKNOJIA (1745-1812), a military commander who served under the Talpur dynasty.

As the British East India Company gained control over the Indian subcontinent in the 19th century, the MAKNOJIA surname appeared in various administrative records and census documents. One notable figure from this period was Sir Ghulam MAKNOJIA (1820-1892), a prominent landowner and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of education and infrastructure in his region.

In the 20th century, the MAKNOJIA surname continued to be represented in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One notable example is Fatima MAKNOJIA (1912-1998), a pioneering feminist and social activist who fought for women's rights and education in Pakistan.

Throughout its history, the MAKNOJIA surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as Maknogia, Maknojiya, and Maknodia, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region. While the surname's precise origins remain uncertain, its presence in historical records and its enduring legacy across generations highlight its deep-rooted significance in the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maknojia

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

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

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