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MELANTA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,350th

Most common surname in India

54

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

MELANTA is a surname of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word for black. It is most commonly found in the Greek island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea. The name is believed to have originated from the Greek word melas, meaning black. The name is also found in other parts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The history of the MELANTA surname is somewhat unclear, though it is believed to have been in use since ancient times. It is thought to have been used by the Minoan civilization of Crete, which flourished from around 2000 to 1400 BC. In terms of culture and customs, the MELANTA surname is associated with the Greek Orthodox Christian faith. It is also associated with the Cretan culture, which is known for its vibrant music and dance. Variations of the MELANTA surname include Melantos, Melantos, Melanatos, and Melantatos.

State-wise distribution of people with MELANTA surname

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Maharashtra state distribution for MELANTA surname

Maharashtra

14

Karnataka state distribution for MELANTA surname

Karnataka

6

Category-wise distribution of people with MELANTA surname

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People with the surname MELANTA appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for MELANTA surname

7 (35%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MELANTA surname

7 (35%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MELANTA surname

6 (30%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The MELANTA surname is found across multiple communities including Bunt communities.

The MELANTA surname is primarily associated with the Hindu religion.

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of the MELANTA surname with 14 records (70.0%).

The MELANTA surname is written in KANNADA, TULU scripts.

MELANTA is ranked #13350 in India with approximately 54 people bearing this surname.

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