Atlason

Atlason is a surname of Icelandic origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor, in this case, Atlas. The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," therefore Atlason translates to "son of Atlas."

As a patronymic surname, Atlason does not indicate direct lineal descent from a single, common ancestor named Atlas, but rather signifies that various individuals at different points in time had a father named Atlas.

The use of patronymic surnames is a characteristic feature of Icelandic naming conventions. While many countries have adopted fixed surnames passed down through generations, Iceland traditionally continues to use patronymic (and sometimes matronymic) naming systems. This means that a person's last name often changes with each generation.

Individuals with the surname Atlason are likely of Icelandic heritage or have ancestry that traces back to Iceland.