Maxim

Maxim Meaning & Origin

About Maxim
The surname Maxim is of Latin origin and is derived from the Latin word "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be the greatest or most prominent in their community or profession. The name Maxim can also be associated with the virtue of greatness or excellence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maxim: 1,731
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,575
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKSM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 K S AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæksəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKSM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maxim in Braille

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

The name Maxim in braille

How to sign the name Maxim using Sign Language

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

The name Maxim in sign language

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