Atanass

Atanass is a surname of Bulgarian origin. It is derived from the given name Atanas, which itself comes from the Greek name Athanasios, meaning "immortal." The surname is relatively common in Bulgaria and among Bulgarian diaspora communities. Like many European surnames, it likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Atanas.

Historically, surnames in Bulgaria became widespread during the Ottoman period and were further standardized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The "ov" or "ova" suffix is a common Bulgarian possessive or patronymic marker, and while not directly present in "Atanass," the root is clearly linked to the given name Atanas. Individuals bearing the Atanass surname can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to Bulgarian culture and society both domestically and internationally. Variations in spelling might occur in different transliterations from Cyrillic to Latin alphabets.