TheNameDBElkus
OtherMeaning
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
Found primarily among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe and their diaspora, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers