About Kalita
The surname Kalita is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Assamese people of the northeastern state of Assam. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kalita," which means "a treasurer" or "a person responsible for collecting taxes." It is believed that the surname was originally given to individuals who held positions of financial responsibility or were involved in taxation during ancient times. Over time, the name Kalita became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, regardless of the individual's occupation.
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The surname Kalita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalita based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kalita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kalita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.