Tõlgist
Tõlgist is a surname of Estonian origin. The word "tõlk" in Estonian means translator or interpreter. Therefore, the surname tõlgist likely originated as an occupational surname, indicating that an ancestor of the bearer was a translator or interpreter. Such surnames are common across many cultures, reflecting the importance of language mediation in societies throughout history.
The surname itself is not widely common, suggesting it may have originated in a specific region or
The meaning of the surname provides a direct link to a historical profession. In medieval and early