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UK surname

Makris

A Greek surname with origins referring to tall or long in stature.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Southwark.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Makris is 148 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

144

2016, ranked #24,390

Peak year

2014

148 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016, ranked #24,390.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Makris surname distribution map

The map shows where the Makris surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Makris surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Makris over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 6 #33,230
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 80 #29,554
1998 modern 98 #27,923
1999 modern 104 #27,164
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 100 #27,402
2002 modern 108 #26,698
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 92 #29,576
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 101 #28,825
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 134 #25,059
2013 modern 144 #24,323
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 146 #24,148
2016 modern 144 #24,390

Geography

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Where Makris' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Southwark, Coventry and Southend-on-Sea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Westminster 003 Westminster
2 Kensington and Chelsea 020 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Southwark 003 Southwark
4 Coventry 042 Coventry
5 Southend-on-Sea 008 Southend-on-Sea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Makris

These lists show first names that appear often with the Makris surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Makris

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Makris, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Makris surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Makris household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Makris is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Makris is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Makris falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Makris is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Makris, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Makris

The surname Makris is of Greek origin, originating from the Greek word "makros," which means "long" or "tall." This name was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly tall or lanky in stature.

The earliest records of the Makris surname can be traced back to the Byzantine era in the region of modern-day Greece. It was not uncommon for Greeks of this period to adopt descriptive surnames based on physical characteristics or personal traits.

In ancient Greek texts, there are references to individuals bearing the name "Makros," which is believed to be a variant spelling of the same root word. However, it is difficult to determine if these individuals are directly related to the modern Makris surname lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Makris surname can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a nobleman named Georgios Makris who was involved in a land dispute in the region of Thessaly.

During the Ottoman occupation of Greece, which lasted from the 15th to the 19th centuries, the Makris surname was relatively widespread among Greek communities, particularly in the coastal regions and islands.

Notable individuals with the Makris surname throughout history include:

1. Ioannis Makris (1786-1854), a Greek merchant and philanthropist who funded the establishment of several schools and libraries in his native island of Chios.

2. Petros Makris (1870-1942), a Greek businessman and shipping magnate who played a significant role in the development of the port of Piraeus.

3. Angelos Makris (1905-1987), a Greek writer and poet who was known for his contributions to the Demotic Greek literary movement.

4. Themistoklis Makris (1913-1992), a Greek lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Hellenic Parliament for several terms.

5. Konstantinos Makris (1927-2005), a Greek actor and theater director who was renowned for his performances in classical Greek tragedies.

It is worth noting that the Makris surname has also been transliterated into various other spellings, such as Macris or Makrides, depending on the region and language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Makris surname: questions and answers

How common is the Makris surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 144 in 2016. That gives Makris a modern rank of #24,390.

What does the Makris surname mean?

A Greek surname with origins referring to tall or long in stature.

What does the Makris map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Makris bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.