Kalita

Kalita Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kalita is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kalita: 460
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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.

Ranking information for the surname Kalita is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 L IY1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/kalita*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalita in Braille

Here's how to represent Kalita in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kalita in braille

How to sign the name Kalita using Sign Language

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.

The name Kalita in sign language

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