Atlas

Atlas Meaning & Origin

About Atlas
The surname Atlas is of Greek origin and is derived from the mythological figure Atlas, who was condemned to hold up the heavens for eternity. The name Atlas is often associated with strength, endurance, and resilience, reflecting the qualities attributed to the mythological character. As a surname, Atlas may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or to those who lived in a place associated with the mythological figure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Atlas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Atlas: 1,992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,866
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Atlas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Atlas is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 T L AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈætləs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atlas in Braille

Here's how to represent Atlas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Atlas in braille

How to sign the name Atlas using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Atlas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Atlas in sign language

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