Makovski: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

There is no single Makovski family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Meaning of the name

Makovski belongs to the Makowski family of names, which has Polish roots. The name is generally explained as “poppy”.

Makovski writes “v” in place of the “w” found in Makowski, a common scribal difference. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. The same family of names includes Makowska.

Research your Makovski family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.