loska

Loska is a proper noun used in Central and Eastern Europe, functioning as both a surname and a geographic toponym. In Slavic-language contexts, it appears in several transliteration variants depending on the alphabet, including forms that reflect Polish or Cyrillic orthography.

Etymology: The exact origin of the name is not firmly established. In toponymic or surname contexts, it may derive from place names or from a personal name; different linguistic traditions offer different possibilities.

Geography and onomastics: The name is associated with multiple small settlements or geographic features in Slavic regions. It is also found as a family name in communities such as Polish, Ukrainian, or Belarusian diaspora. Variants arise from orthography: for example, Polish-orthography renderings may include Łoska; Cyrillic-based records may transliterate as Loska.

Notable people and usage: As with many surnames, Loska appears in genealogical and historical records across the regions where the name is used. Specific individuals or figures associated with the name are not universally standardized in widely cited references.

Related terms: Related surnames and place names include Laska and Łoska, which can appear in similar records or be confused in transliteration. For disambiguation, see those terms in context with surnames or toponymy.