Maniatis

Meaning

Son of Manias, a personal name possibly derived from 'mania' or related to madness or frenzy.

Etymology

From Greek patronymic formation with the suffix '-tis' or '-atis' indicating 'son of' or 'descendant of'. The root 'Manias' may derive from the Greek word 'mania' (μανία), though the exact connection is uncertain.

About the Maniatis Surname

A Greek patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Manias, with uncertain root etymology. The name appears primarily in modern Greek records.

Distribution

Greece and Greek diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented records

People with the Maniatis Surname