Cognomen Makhach (Махач 
, Махаш , Makhach 
) , around the world, is a rare family name. The cognomen Makhach is characteristic of Kazakhstan, where it is a rare surname, Morocco, and Kyrgyzstan, where it is a very rare surname. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Morocco. More frequently, Makhach is the forename as well as the last name.