Eliass

Eliass is a surname of Scandinavian origin and, less commonly, a given name in some contexts. It is derived from the given name Elias, a form of Elijah, which itself originates from Hebrew meaning "Yahweh is my God." As a patronymic or family name, Eliass would historically have indicated "son of Elias" or "descendant of Elias," though modern usage may not signal a specific lineage.

Geographically, the name appears in Nordic countries and among diaspora communities. It is related to other patronymic forms such as Eliassen or Eliasson, and to given-name spellings of Elias. Variants and transliterations arise from differences in orthography, immigration, and language.

Notable bearers of the surname Eliass may be present, but there is no single widely recognized individual who defines the name in public reference works. The spelling is often found alongside variants such as Eliassen (Norwegian) or Eliasson (Swedish), which are more common in their respective countries.

See also: Elias, Elijah, Eliassen, Eliasson, Eliasen.

References: Onomastic literature and genealogical databases document the use and variants of the name, reflecting its patronymic origins and regional distribution.