Makovsky (from mak meaning ), 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 ():
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