Description:
The surname 'SAMJAS' originates from the Scandinavian region of Sweden. The name is derived from the Old Norse word 'samr,' meaning 'equal.' The surname was first recorded in Sweden in the early 12th century. The name has been found in various forms throughout Sweden including 'Sams,' 'Samsdotter,' 'Samsdottir,' and 'Samuel.' The surname is also found in Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Västerbotten, Uppland, Södermanland, and Stockholm. The name is also found in various other countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The surname may be pronounced 'sam-juh' or 'sah-muh-juh.' The variant spellings 'Samuel' and 'Samson' are also found.