About Vaks
The surname Vaks is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaks," meaning "wax." It is believed to have been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the wax trade or those who worked with wax, such as candle makers or wax merchants. The surname Vaks may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pale or wax-like complexion.
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