Makus

Makus Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Makus: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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.

Ranking information for the surname Makus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/makus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makus in Braille

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

The name Makus in braille

How to sign the name Makus using Sign Language

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.

The name Makus in sign language

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