niskog
Niskog is a Nordic toponym that appears in several Scandinavian localities and occasionally as a surname. In Norway and Sweden, the name is used for small rural settlements and is typically found as part of a municipal or parish designation. The occurrences are modest in size and do not correspond to major urban centers.
Etymology: The second element skog means forest in Norwegian and Swedish and is a common suffix in
Geography and administration: Current uses are typically minor villages, hamlets, or rural neighborhoods within larger municipalities.
Surname usage: Niskog also appears as a surname, though it remains rare. When encountered, it often reflects
See also: Skog, a common toponymic element meaning forest; toponymy in Norway and Sweden.