Lasky

Origin and Meaning The surname Lasky is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "laes" meaning "pleasant" or "mild" and "ky" indicating a town or settlement. Therefore, the name Lasky likely referred to someone who resided in or near a pleasant or mild settlement.

Distribution The surname Lasky is relatively uncommon in Britain, with the majority of individuals bearing this name located in the southern regions of England.

Historical Significance Although limited historical records exist pertaining to the Lasky surname, it is possible that individuals with this name were part of the British population during medieval times, where surnames began to be adopted to distinguish individuals within communities.

Notable Individuals As the Lasky surname is not widely recognised in historical records, there are no well-known figures specifically associated with this name. However, there may be individuals with notable achievements who bear this surname in more recent times.

Variants Variants of the Lasky surname may include Laski, Lask, Laskey, or Laskin, reflecting regional or historical changes in surname spellings over time.

There are approximately 77 people named Lasky in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Lasky.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Brian
  • David
  • Jeffrey
  • Paul
  • Stuart

Female

  • Alicia
  • Aszet
  • Rita
  • Teresa
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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