About Elshaug
The surname Elshaug is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Eilif" or "Eiliv," which means "eternal descendant" or "everlasting heir." The suffix "-shaug" refers to a small hill or mound. Therefore, the surname Elshaug can be interpreted as "the descendant of Eilif who lived near a small hill or mound."
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The surname Elshaug is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elshaug based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Elshaug in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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