Lithuanian Last Names: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the fascinating world of Lithuanian surnames! This comprehensive guide delves into the rich history and meanings behind some of the most common last names in Lithuania. From ancient origins to modern-day variations, explore the etymology and cultural significance of Lithuanian surnames and gain insights into the diverse heritage of this Baltic nation.
1. **Adomaitis**: Meaning "son of Adomas" (Adam).
2. **Aleksandravičius**: Meaning "son of Aleksandras" (Alexander).
3. **Antanaitis**: Meaning "son of Antanas" (Anthony).
4. **Barauskas**: Meaning "someone who lives near a swamp" or "dweller of a marshy area."
5. **Bernotas**: Meaning "someone who lives near birch trees."
6. **Butkus**: Meaning "someone who lives near a hill."
7. **Čeponis**: Meaning "someone who wears a cap."
8. **Dailidė**: Meaning "carpenter" or "craftsman."
9. **Dargis**: Meaning "someone who works with wood."
10. **Dauksas**: Meaning "someone who lives in a meadow."
11. **Daugėla**: Meaning "someone who lives near a large field."
12. **Diržys**: Meaning "someone who makes belts."
13. **Eidukevičius**: Meaning "son of Eiduke."
14. **Gargždas**: Meaning "someone who lives near gravel."
15. **Gedvilas**: Meaning "someone who is strong and powerful."
16. **Gricius**: Meaning "someone who lives near a forest."
17. **Jankauskas**: Meaning "son of Jankus" (John).
18. **Juozapaitis**: Meaning "son of Juozapas" (Joseph).
19. **Kalvaitis**: Meaning "someone who lives near a hill."
20. **Kazlauskas**: Meaning "son of Kazys" (Casimir).
21. **Kęstutis**: Meaning "someone who is strong and powerful."
22. **Kisielius**: Meaning "someone who lives near a meadow."
23. **Klimavičius**: Meaning "son of Klima."
24. **Kulikauskas**: Meaning "son of Kulika."
25. **Laurynas**: Meaning "someone who is a laurel."
26. **Leonas**: Meaning "lion" or "powerful."
27. **Liudas**: Meaning "people" or "folk."
28. **Lukša**: Meaning "someone who lives in a meadow."
29. **Mačiulis**: Meaning "someone who is small."
30. **Malinauskas**: Meaning "someone who lives near raspberries."
31. **Marčiulionis**: Meaning "someone who lives near a swamp."
32. **Maslauskas**: Meaning "someone who is strong."
33. **Matulionis**: Meaning "son of Matulis."
34. **Meškauskas**: Meaning "someone who lives near a bear."
35. **Mikalauskas**: Meaning "son of Mikalas" (Michael).
36. **Mockus**: Meaning "someone who lives near a forest."
37. **Navickas**: Meaning "someone who lives near a ship."
38. **Paulauskas**: Meaning "son of Paulius" (Paul).
39. **Petkevičius**: Meaning "son of Petke."
40. **Pilipauskas**: Meaning "son of Pilipas" (Philip).
41. **Pukšta**: Meaning "someone who is puffed up" or "proud."
42. **Račkauskas**: Meaning "son of Račka."
43. **Rimkus**: Meaning "someone who is calm and quiet."
44. **Sabaliauskas**: Meaning "son of Sabalia."
45. **Sūdžius**: Meaning "someone who is a judge."
46. **Šimkus**: Meaning "someone who is the hundredth."
47. **Širvys**: Meaning "someone who lives near a swamp."
48. **Šlepetys**: Meaning "someone who wears slippers."
49. **Šmitas**: Meaning "someone who is a blacksmith."
50. **Tamašauskas**: Meaning "son of Tamaš."
51. **Tamošiūnas**: Meaning "son of Tamošius."
52. **Tautvydas**: Meaning "someone who loves the people."
53. **Vaičiūnas**: Meaning "son of Vaičius."
54. **Valatka**: Meaning "someone who lives near a meadow."
55. **Vaitkus**: Meaning "someone who is a shepherd."
56. **Varnas**: Meaning "someone who is a raven."
57. **Vasiliauskas**: Meaning "son of Vasilijus" (Basil).
58. **Venckus**: Meaning "someone who lives near a river."
59. **Veršinskas**: Meaning "someone who lives near a calf."
60. **Vilkas**: Meaning "someone who is a wolf."
61. **Zubauskas**: Meaning "son of Zubas."