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

Makovicka, 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 Makovicka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makovicka in America

Makovicka is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makovicka surname appeared 127 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 Makovicka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makovicka 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 Makovicka

The surname MAKOVICKA has its origins in the Czech Republic, originating in the 14th century. It is a regional name derived from the village of Makovice, meaning "place of the poppies" or "poppy village" in Czech. The name is connected to the Czech word "mak," meaning poppy. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a field of poppies or were associated with poppy cultivation.

The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in a 1374 land registry document from the region of Bohemia, where a certain "Matej Makovicka" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Makovice. This provides evidence of the name's existence and regional connection during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, records from the town of Pardubice mention a blacksmith named "Jan Makovicka," indicating the name's spread and association with various trades and occupations. The surname's spelling variations during this time included "Makowiczka" and "Makowycka."

During the 16th century, the name appears in church records from the town of Litomerice, where a family headed by "Vaclav Makovicka" is documented. This suggests the surname's continued presence and possible establishment as a prominent local name.

One notable bearer of the MAKOVICKA surname was Jan Makovicka (1548-1612), a respected Czech theologian and author who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Bohemia. He wrote several influential works on theology and religious doctrine.

Another historical figure with this surname was Magdalena Makovicka (1632-1701), a Czech noblewoman and landowner known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting education and social welfare initiatives in her region.

In the 18th century, the name appears in military records, with a mention of "Josef Makovicka" (1743-1812), a Czech soldier who served in the Austro-Prussian War and later became a respected community leader in his hometown.

The 19th century saw the MAKOVICKA surname spread further, with records indicating bearers in various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One notable individual was Karel Makovicka (1867-1941), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities.

Jaroslav Makovicka (1901-1978) was a prominent Czech botanist and professor at Charles University in Prague, renowned for his research on plant genetics and breeding.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makovicka

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

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

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