Lesnik
/ˈlɛs.nɪk/noun
A Slavic-derived surname, often associated with a forester or woodland worker.
Did you know?In several Slavic languages, the related word for a forester preserves an ancient cultural link between surnames and a person’s occupation or landscape.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Slavic
Proto-Slavic
*lěsъ
“Forest or woodland”
Old Church Slavonic
Old Church Slavonic
lěsъ
“Forest”
Medieval Slavic
Slavic
lěsьnikъ
“A person associated with or working in the forest”
Medieval Polish
Polish
leśnik
“Forester or woodland worker”
Medieval Czech
Czech
lesník
“Forester”
Modern English
English
Lesnik
“A surname of Slavic origin, commonly interpreted as “forester” or “forest dweller””
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