Maki

Maki Meaning & Origin

About Maki
The surname Maki is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the word "maki," which means "roll" or "wrap" in Japanese, often referring to sushi rolls. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the word "maki," which means "true" or "genuine" in Finnish. Additionally, Maki can also be a variant of the surname Mackey, derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh," where Aodh is a given name meaning "fire" or "fiery." The specific meaning of the surname Maki may vary depending on the cultural context and individual family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maki: 9,190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3860
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.12

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maki in Braille

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

The name Maki in braille

How to sign the name Maki using Sign Language

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

The name Maki in sign language

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