About Makus
The surname Makus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "makus," meaning "poppy." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer likely lived near a field or area where poppies grew abundantly. Surnames often originated from a person's occupation, location, or a distinguishing characteristic, and Makus is an example of a surname that reflects the natural environment in which the family resided.
The surname Makus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Makus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Makus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.