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

Makwana, 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 Makwana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Makwana in America

Makwana is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Makwana surname appeared 393 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 Makwana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Makwana 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 Makwana

The surname Makwana is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is derived from the Gujarati word "makvan," which means a person who collects and sells honey. The name is closely associated with the Hindu Makwana Rajput clan, who trace their ancestry back to the ancient Rajput warrior caste.

The Makwana Rajputs were prominent rulers in the region during the medieval period, with their kingdom centered around the present-day Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Historical records indicate that they ruled over parts of Saurashtra and Kutch from the 8th century to the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Makwana name can be found in the Navanathacharitra, a 10th-century Jain text composed by the scholar Jinasena. The text mentions the Makwana Rajput king Jayasimha Siddharaja, who ruled over the Saurashtra region in the 10th century.

In the 12th century, the Makwana Rajputs established their capital at Ghumli, near present-day Bhavnagar. During this period, they were engaged in frequent conflicts with the neighboring Solanki and Vaghela dynasties. The Makwana ruler Karan Vaghela (1242-1297) is particularly noteworthy for his successful resistance against the Delhi Sultanate's attempts to conquer Saurashtra.

Another prominent figure in Makwana history is Jayasimha Siddharaja (1079-1142), who is credited with commissioning the construction of the renowned Khambhalida Caves, a group of intricately carved rock-cut caves near Rajkot. These caves are considered an outstanding example of Solanki-era architecture and are a popular tourist attraction in Gujarat.

In more recent times, the Makwana surname has been associated with several influential figures, such as Makwana Khengarnath (1888-1986), a renowned Gujarati writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Gujarati literature and cultural studies.

Overall, the surname Makwana has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the cultural and political landscape of western India, particularly Gujarat. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval Rajput warrior clan, and the name has been carried forward by notable individuals throughout various eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Makwana

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

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

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