Elkus

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Meaning

A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or personal name in Eastern Europe.

Etymology

The exact etymology is unclear, but the name appears to have Eastern European Jewish origins. It may derive from a place name or be a variant of other Eastern European surnames.

About the Elkus Surname

Elkus is an uncommon surname with likely Eastern European Jewish origins, though its precise etymology remains uncertain. The name appears primarily in 19th and 20th-century records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and their diaspora, particularly in the United States.

Elkus Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Elkus Surname