Shostak

Shostak is a surname of Slavic origin. It is most common in Eastern European countries, particularly Ukraine, Poland, and Russia. The name is believed to derive from a diminutive form of a personal name, possibly associated with the word "szósty" (Polish for "sixth"). As a surname, it may have originally identified the sixth child in a family or be related to a family with connections to the number six in some other way (e.g., living at a location marked as the sixth). The exact etymology can vary and depend on regional linguistic nuances. Bearers of the surname Shostak can be found throughout the world, often as a result of emigration from Eastern Europe. The surname exists in various spellings and transliterations depending on the language.