Makris

Makris Meaning & Origin

About Makris
The surname Makris is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "makros," meaning "long" or "tall." It is a descriptive surname typically given to individuals who were tall or had a long physical stature. The name Makris is common in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Makris: 1,524
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18242
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makris 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 Makris is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmækrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makris in Braille

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

The name Makris in braille

How to sign the name Makris using Sign Language

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

The name Makris in sign language

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