Tusvik (surname)

Tusvik is a Norwegian surname. It is primarily found in the Vestland county, specifically in the areas surrounding the municipality of Bergen. The name is believed to be derived from a farm name, likely signifying a place near a wetland or a small lake. The specific etymology is complex and could involve elements relating to tussocks (small clumps of grass) or the shape of the land. Like many Norwegian surnames, it became hereditary relatively recently, with the Surname Act of 1923 solidifying its use as a fixed family name.