Loboda

Loboda is a common surname of Ukrainian origin. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "лобода" (loboda), which refers to the orache plant (genus Atriplex). The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or cultivated orache, or perhaps as a descriptive term for someone associated with characteristics of the plant. The plant itself is an edible weed, sometimes used as a vegetable. As a surname, Loboda is found primarily in Ukraine and surrounding countries, particularly those with historical Ukrainian populations.