Maniatis

Patronymic

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 & Frequency

Estimated 900 bearers in the United States #3,849 most common surname
Rare Common

Greece and Greek diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented records

People with the Maniatis Surname

Louis P. Maniatis

Supreme Secretary