Manikas Family History

Greek: occupational name for a maker of handles (e.g. of knives) or gauntlets derived from medieval Greek manikion ‘sleeve handle gauntlet’.

It originates from Latin manicae ‘sleeve manacle’.

The naming convention follows the addition of the -as suffix, commonly used in occupational names.

This reflects the profession's specialization in crafting items that are functional and protective.

Such an etymological journey highlights the connection between language and trade in historical contexts.