Zaiets
Zaiets is a transliteration used for the Ukrainian word Зайець, which means hare. In addition to its lexical use, Zaiets is also a surname found among Ukrainian and other Slavic-speaking communities. As a family name, it is typically of Ukrainian origin and may have arisen from an occupational nickname, a descriptive trait associated with speed or alertness, or a toponymic association related to hare lore in local folklore.
Etymology and forms: The root зай- comes from the Proto-Slavic word for hare, with the Ukrainian suffix -ець
Distribution: The Zaiets surname is most commonly associated with Ukraine and Ukrainian diaspora communities. It also
See also: Zaitsev, Zając, and other cognate surnames in Slavic onomastics.