About Makhani
The surname Makhani is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "makhani," which means "buttery" or "related to butter" in Persian. It is a common surname among people of Indian and Pakistani descent, particularly those with roots in the Gujarat region. The surname Makhani may have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or had a connection to butter, or it could have been a surname given to a family known for their association with the dairy industry.
The surname Makhani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makhani 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 Makhani is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Makhani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Makhani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.