Merhaba arkadas!
2007-10-17 03:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by Tatanka 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
Meluncans think they are Turkish descendants, and can well be. But I have an objection to the justification by name.
During the times that Meluncans' ancestors are thought to have come to American land, Ottomans were using Arabic alphabet, not Latin. So, if they wanted to name themselves in Turkish, the name would be written in English something like Meloonjohn, not Meluncan.
To write Meluncan and read melun can in Turkish is too modern to make this justification true.
Still, we say, "Happy is the one who says he is a Turk". I guess Meluncans are happy people! :)
2007-10-17 03:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Totally Blunt 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course! Merhaba!
2007-10-17 14:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by genç türk 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
if you are talking about the Americans who think they are related to Turks yes, we have heard about them.
They are called Meluncan's in Turkish.
As far as I remember, Elvis Presley is claimed to be one.
2007-10-17 10:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ipek K 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I read about melungeons after your question and as I see ,we may even be kardeÅ not arkadaÅ.:)
2007-10-17 10:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by kulla 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Of Course, we know Melungeons ...
Your Ancestors came from Ottomon Time (16. Century) ...
Are you really Melungeons ?
Welcome
2007-10-17 10:15:26 · answer #5 · answered by Tanju 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
merhaba soydaÅ!
2007-10-17 10:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋