The atlas Surname
atlas Name Meaning and History
Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Atlas or
Polish at{l-}as, both meaning ‘satin’ (ultimately from an
Arabic word meaning ‘smooth’). It was probably also used as a
metonymic occupational name for a merchant dealing in satin goods.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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Threads: 9 - Messages: 22
| Thread | Author | Replies |
| Atlas of Lublin Poland | Adam Atlas | 2 |
| Atlas nationality origin | Chrystyne Scotto | 7 |
| African Americans With The Last Name Atlas | Nicka Sewell | 0 |
| slater | linda | 0 |
| Anyone named Atlas that resided in Prince Georges County Maryland |
 kittycat7101993
| 0 |
| question | alvin | 0 |
| DORIS BRICKLE ATLAS |
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| 0 |
| David, Tobie Atlas | Jeanette Atlas Bailey | 3 |
| Norton G. Atlas (T-126741) 873rd Bombardment Squadron, 2370 Shawnee Road, Portmouth, OHIO | Cathryn Bride Okasaki | 1 |
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