Lusk - Last Names

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Lusk

/lʌsk/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Derived from a place name associated with a wooded hill or a personal characteristic such as fierceness

Represents connection to land, ancestry, and enduring strength through generations

Symbolism

Embodies rootedness, heritage, and quiet fortitude; symbolizes a link between family history and geographic identity

Etymology: Lusk is of Old Norse or Gaelic origin, possibly derived from 'Lusca' meaning cave or hollow, or from a place called Lusk in County Dublin, Ireland. It may also stem from a topographic reference to someone living near a grove or thicket, related to 'lusc' or 'luske' in Middle English meaning marsh or wood.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating in the British Isles, Lusk is an English and Irish surname with historical ties to place

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