About Waks
The surname Waks is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vaks" or "vax," 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 name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pale or wax-like complexion.
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The surname Waks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waks 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 Waks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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