ALYAS
Alyas
Alyas is a British surname of uncertain origin and meaning. This surname is believed to have Norman and French origins, possibly deriving from the Old French word "alias" meaning "otherwise" or "otherwise called."
The Alyas surname may have been introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066, when William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invaded and seized the English throne. Norman nobles and their followers settled in England, bringing with them their surnames and language, which influenced the evolution of the English language and naming conventions.
Over time, the Alyas surname may have undergone various phonetic changes and adaptations, leading to its current form. As a relatively uncommon surname in Britain, the Alyas family name may be associated with specific regional origins or be linked to notable individuals who have borne this surname.
Research into local records, historical archives, and genealogical resources may provide more insight into the origins, distribution, and history of the Alyas surname in Britain. Family crests, coat of arms, and other heraldic symbols associated with the Alyas name could also offer additional clues about its historical significance and the ancestral lineages linked to this surname.
There are approximately 299 people named Alyas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Alyas.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Asim
- Kamran
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Nadeem
- Naser
- Nasir
- Qasim
- Raja
Female
- Nazia
- Noreen
- Rizwana
- Saba
- Sadia
- Safia
- Salma
- Shabana
- Sonia
- Syma
Similar and related surnames
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