What is the origin of the last name Max max?

The last name "Max" has English, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian origins. It is derived from the given name "Max" which is a short form of the name "Maximilian" or "Maxwell". The name "Maximilian" is of Latin origin and means "greatest". The name "Maxwell" is of Old English origin and means "Mack's stream". The surname "Max" may have originated as a nickname for someone with the given name "Max" or as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Max".

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