Teslya

Teslya (Cyrillic: Тесля) is a surname of Slavic origin. It is most commonly found in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

The name is generally believed to be occupational, derived from the word "тесля" (teslya), which translates to "carpenter" or "joiner" in Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian languages. It specifically refers to someone skilled in working with wood, often involving the use of an axe or hatchet to hew and shape timber.

Therefore, the surname Teslya likely originated as a descriptive name for the progenitor of a family who was a carpenter. As with many surnames derived from occupations, it eventually became hereditary.

Variants of the surname may include Tesliuk, Teslenko, and Teslin. Its distribution reflects historical migration patterns and the prevalence of woodworking professions within the Slavic-speaking regions.