Maker

Maker Meaning & Origin

About Maker
The surname Maker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "makere," which means "maker" or "creator." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who made or created things, such as a carpenter, blacksmith, or builder. The name Maker signifies a person's ancestral connection to a skilled craftsman or artisan.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Maker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Maker: 2,038
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,604
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Maker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺkΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maker in Braille

Here's how to represent Maker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Maker in braille

How to sign the name Maker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Maker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Maker in sign language

Numerology