Makovsky

Makovsky (from mak meaning {{langx|en|poppy}}), derived of the Polish surname Makowski, is a habitational name for someone from a place called Makov.

It is the surname of a Russian artistic family ({{langx|ru|Маковский}}):

• Egor Makovsky (1802-1866), amateur painter and accountant, father of:
• Alexandra Makovskaya (1837–1915), Russian landscape painter
• Konstantin Makovsky (1839–1915), Russian history and portrait painter, father of:
• Sergey Makovsky (1877–1962), Russian poet, art critic, and organizer of many art expositions.
• Elena Luksch-Makovskaya (1878-1967), Russian painter and sculptor, residing in Germany.
• Nikolay Makovsky (1842–1886), Russian genre painter
• Vladimir Makovsky (1846–1920), Russian genre painter and art collector, father of:
• Aleksandr Makovsky (1869–1924), Russian painter

Makovský is used by Czech people:

• Vincenc Makovský (1900–1966), Czech sculptor and designer
• Michal Makovský (born 1976), former Czech motorcycle speedway rider
• Miloš Makovský (born 1957), Czech rock guitarist

Other people with the same last name:

• Judianna Makovsky (born 1967), American costume designer
• Zach Makovsky, American mixed martial arts fighter

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