Pustynga

Pustynga is a relatively uncommon Polish surname. It likely originates from a place name or nickname, possibly related to the words "pusty" (empty, vacant) or "pustynia" (desert, wilderness). As a surname, its precise etymology is difficult to determine definitively without further genealogical research. It is found sporadically in various regions of Poland. Surnames of this type, derived from descriptive terms or place features, are common in Polish onomastics.