History:

Makam: This surnames spread likely came from people moving, some by choice, others forced. Better farming or city jobs might have drawn some. Others may have moved for a fresh start. Forced moves, maybe from wars or disasters, also played a part. People took this surname with them to new places. Where this surname ended up depends on these reasons – peace or trouble. Finding the exact history needs more digging.

This Surname has Koudilya Gotra.

Description:

Simple changes like Makham (one letter different) are possible. Adding a prefix, like McMakam (common in Gaelic names), is another option. A less likely possibility is Makam-zadeh (Persian for "son of this surname"), but that depends on the origin of this surname.