Skalas

Skalas is a name with multiple uses in Greek-speaking contexts. It most commonly appears as a surname and as a toponym in Greece and in areas influenced by Greek language and culture. The etymology traces back to Greek skála, meaning ladder or scale, a root that has given rise to several related place-names and surnames in the region.

As a surname, Skalas is borne by individuals in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. In onomastic studies it is treated as a patronymic or descriptive name, sometimes linked to a trade, a local feature, or an origin tied to a place named Skala.

As a toponym, Skalas occurs in several localities, usually as part of compound place-names or as a rural locality. In such cases, the name often reflects a geographic feature such as a stepped terrain, hillside, or other landscape characteristic associated with the root meaning.

In practical use, Skalas may appear in genealogical records, travel literature, and cultural references. It is closely related to Skala, a more common toponym in Greek-speaking areas, and to variations found in other languages.

Because there is no single widely recognized topic that dominates the term, Skalas is best understood through its occurrences as a surname and as a geographic name, with attention to local context in each instance.