Lesko

Lesko is a British surname that is believed to have its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions such as Poland and Ukraine. The name Lesko may have been brought to the United Kingdom by immigrants from these areas or may have been anglicised from a similar-sounding Eastern European surname.

The exact meaning or historical significance of the surname Lesko is not definitively known. Surnames often originated from a variety of sources including occupations, nicknames, or locations, so it is possible that Lesko may have been derived from a place name or a personal characteristic of an ancestor.

Like many surnames, the prominence and distribution of the name Lesko can vary over time and across different regions of the United Kingdom. Family history and genealogy research can provide more insights into the specific origins and branches of the Lesko surname in British history.

As with many surnames, the name Lesko may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over the years. Additionally, individuals with the surname Lesko may have diverse backgrounds and ancestries, adding to the rich tapestry of British heritage and cultural diversity.

There are approximately 59 people named Lesko in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Lesko.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Hungary

Language of origin: Hungarian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Jaroslaw
  • Jurijus
  • Rastislav
  • Tony
  • Vyacheslav

Female

  • Claire

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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