About Compas
The surname Compas is of French origin and is derived from the word "compas," meaning "compass" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used compasses, which are instruments used for drawing circles or measuring distances. The surname Compas may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a steady or reliable nature, similar to the qualities associated with a compass.
The surname Compas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Compas 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 Compas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Compas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Compas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.