2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Makridis
A Greek surname derived from the adjective "makris" meaning "long" or "tall".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Makridis. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Makridis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Makridis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Makridis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Makridis
The surname Makridis has its origins in Greece, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Greek word "makros," which means "long" or "tall," suggesting that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone of a tall stature.
Historically, the Makridis surname was concentrated in the Greek islands, particularly in the Dodecanese and Cyclades island groups. It is believed that the name emerged from the islands of Kalymnos, Kos, and Rhodes, where it had a strong presence in the local communities.
One of the earliest known references to the Makridis name can be found in the archives of the Monastery of St. John the Theologian on the island of Patmos, where a document from the late 16th century mentions a certain Konstantinos Makridis, a resident of the nearby island of Leros.
In the 17th century, the Makridis name began to appear more frequently in historical records, particularly in the Venetian archives of the Ionian Islands. A notable figure from this era was Nikolaos Makridis (1625-1691), a merchant and shipowner from the island of Zakynthos, who played a significant role in the island's maritime trade.
As the Greek diaspora spread across the Mediterranean and beyond, the Makridis surname traveled with them. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family established itself in the city of Odessa, then part of the Russian Empire. Georgios Makridis (1756-1821), a successful trader and landowner, was a prominent figure in the Greek community of Odessa.
During the 19th century, the Makridis name gained recognition in the field of education. Konstantinos Makridis (1812-1878), born in the village of Archipoli on the island of Rhodes, was a renowned educator and author of several textbooks used in Greek schools at the time.
Another notable figure was Ioannis Makridis (1871-1942), a lawyer and politician from the island of Kos. He served as a member of the Greek parliament and played a pivotal role in the struggle for the unification of the Dodecanese Islands with Greece.
In more recent times, the Makridis surname has spread to various parts of the world, carried by Greek immigrants and their descendants. However, its roots remain firmly entrenched in the rich history and cultural heritage of the Greek islands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Makridis
Among Census respondents with the surname Makridis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Makridis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Makridis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Makridis
Makridis appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,524 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+9 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,767 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,524 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 9,767 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Makridis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #148,665 | 6.2% |
| Count | 102 | 111 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Makridis bearers went from 102 to 111 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 9,767 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #148,665.
FAQ
Makridis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Makridis?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Makridis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Makridis?
Makridis ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Makridis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Makridis.
Has Makridis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Makridis went from 102 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 9 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Makridis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Makridis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Makridis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Makridis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (9.9%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Makridis (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Makridis mean?
A Greek surname derived from the adjective "makris" meaning "long" or "tall". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Makridis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Makridis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.