PAULAUSKAS
Paulauskas
Paulauskas is an uncommon Lithuanian surname that has also found its way to the United Kingdom. It is a compound surname derived from the Lithuanian first name "Paulius," which is the equivalent of the English name "Paul".
Etymology and Origins
The name Paulauskas is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a father's name. In this case, it is likely that the original bearer of the surname was the son of someone named Paulius. The suffix "-as" is a common ending in Lithuanian surnames, indicating a male gender.
Distribution and Variants
While Paulauskas is a relatively rare surname, it can be found among Lithuanian communities in the UK. Variants of the name may include Paulauskiene for females or Paulauski for a shortened form.
Notable Individuals
As an unusual surname, there are no widely recognized figures associated with the name Paulauskas in British history or contemporary society.
References
For those interested in exploring the origins and genealogy of the Paulauskas surname further, delving into Lithuanian records and archives may provide insights into its historical roots and migration patterns.
There are approximately 91 people named Paulauskas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Paulauskas.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aidas
- Aivaras
- Andrius
- Arturas
- Audrius
- Daniel
- Darius
- Donatas
- Karolis
- Nerijus
- Ramunas
- Rolandas
- Sidas
- Tomas
- Vaidas
Female
- Irena
- Jenny
- Joan
- Kathleen
- Leanne
- Ona
- Rimas
- Stevie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.