Makdisi is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • George Makdisi (1920–2002), American professor of oriental studies
  • Jean Said Makdisi (born 1940), Palestinian writer and scholar
  • Saree Makdisi (born 1964), American literary critic and professor, son of the above
  • Ussama Makdisi (born 1968), Palestinian American historian, som of Jean Said Makdisi above.
  • Karim Makdisi, professor at Tufts, also son of Jean Said Makdisi.
  • John Makdisi, American law professor

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