AAS
Aas
Aas is a surname of Norwegian origin that is also found among families of British lineage. The name Aas is derived from Old Norse, with "aas" meaning "hill" or "ridge." It is common in parts of Scandinavia and Northern Europe, including Norway and Denmark.
Due to historical migrations and intermingling of populations, the surname Aas has also made its way into British nomenclature. Individuals with the surname Aas in Britain may have ancestral connections to Scandinavia or may have acquired the name through marriage or other means.
The pronunciation of Aas is typically as a monosyllabic word, often pronounced as "oss" in British English. Variants of the surname may exist with different spellings, such as Aase or Aes, reflecting regional or historical influences.
People bearing the surname Aas can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, engaging in a wide range of professions and pursuits. Researching the genealogy of the Aas family name can lead to discoveries about ancestral ties to Scandinavia and connections to British history and culture.
There are approximately 36 people named Aas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Aas.