TheNameDBMAXIM
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest.'
Etymology
The surname comes from the Latin name Maximus, which derives from the Latin adjective 'maximus' meaning 'greatest.' It became established as both a given name and surname across multiple cultures.
About the MAXIM Surname
Maxim is a surname derived from the Latin name Maximus, common in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It has spread to Western countries through immigration.
Distribution
Found in Russia, Eastern Europe, and among diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe.
Notable Bearers
Hudson Maxim (American inventor), Igor Maxim (Russian boxer)