Metaksas Surname
Approximately 6 people bear this surname
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The surname Metaksas is an alternate form of the Greek surname Metaxas (Greek: Μεταξάς) originates from the Greek word metaxi, meaning 'silk,' and was historically associated with silk merchants or manufacturers. The family traces its roots to the Byzantine Empire, with traditions linking its name to two monks who introduced silk production to Byzantium.
Read More About This SurnameMetaksas Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2 | 1:3,489,452 | 64,958 |
| Russia | 2 | 1:72,061,528 | 727,117 |
| Albania | 1 | 1:2,914,055 | 29,474 |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1:45,522,696 | 503,646 |
Metaksas Surname Meaning
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The surname Metaksas is an alternate form of the Greek surname Metaxas (Greek: Μεταξάς) originates from the Greek word metaxi, meaning 'silk,' and was historically associated with silk merchants or manufacturers. The family traces its roots to the Byzantine Empire, with traditions linking its name to two monks who introduced silk production to Byzantium. Following the fall of Constantinople in 1453, members of the Metaxas family, including Marco Antonios Metaxas, settled in the Ionian Islands, particularly in Cephalonia. There, they became part of the local aristocracy under Venetian rule and were later ennobled, playing significant roles in military, political, and religious spheres throughout Greek history.
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Where Does The Last Name Metaksas Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Metaksas (Russian: Метаксас) occurs in Bulgaria more than any other country/territory. It can be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Metaksas? popularity and diffusion
The last name Metaksas is the 7,593,402nd most commonly held surname on a global scale, borne by around 1 in 1,214,590,986 people. The last name is predominantly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Metaksas live; 50 percent live in Eastern Europe and 50 percent live in East Slavic Europe.
The last name is most commonly used in Bulgaria, where it is held by 2 people, or 1 in 3,489,452. In Bulgaria it is most frequent in: Sofia City Province, where 50 percent reside and Stara Zagora Province, where 50 percent reside. Outside of Bulgaria this surname occurs in 3 countries. It is also found in Russia, where 33 percent reside and Albania, where 17 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metaxas | 80 | 4,122 | / |
| Matakhasas | 78 | 81 | / |
| Metaxasz | 75 | 1 | / |
| Matakhasase | 74 | 1 | / |
| Mataxas | 67 | 19 | / |
| Metaxis | 67 | 13 | / |
| Metaxes | 67 | 5 | / |
| Metexas | 67 | 3 | / |
| Mota Cosas | 67 | 2 | / |
| Matucausas | 67 | 1 | / |
| Mitaxas | 67 | 1 | / |
| Metaxots | 63 | 4 | / |
| Medekšas | 63 | 1 | / |
| Motkhases | 59 | 1 | / |
| Mataxis | 53 | 11 | / |
| Mitxaus | 53 | 1 | / |
| Motekhasses | 53 | 1 | / |
| Modke Sayas | 53 | 1 | / |
| Metixis | 53 | 1 | / |
| Matgacis | 50 | 1 | / |
| Mtxs | 50 | 1 | / |
| Madixase | 50 | 1 | / |
| Medicsis | 50 | 1 | / |
Metaksas Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Metaksas in the Russian language | ||
| Метаксас | metaksas | - |
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