Surname · Greek origin
Makris
Meaning
The surname Makris means Tall.
Origin
Greek
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Makris
Makris means “tall” or “long.”
What kind of surname is Makris?
Makris is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Greek naming tradition — you can read how Greek surnames were formed on our Greek last names page.
Other Greek surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Makris mean?
The surname Makris means Tall. Makris means “tall” or “long.”
Where does the surname Makris come from?
Makris is a surname of Greek origin.
What kind of surname is Makris?
Makris is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Greek surnames?
Other Greek surnames include Angelopoulos, Antoniou, Christodoulou, Dimitriou, Georgiou, Ioannou.