Mazheika

Mazheika is a Lithuanian surname. It is derived from the Lithuanian personal name Mažeika, which is a diminutive form of names containing the element mažas meaning "small," "little," or "young." Surnames of this type are patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor bearing the personal name Mažeika. The surname is relatively common in Lithuania and among Lithuanian diaspora communities. Variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration differences.