Yčas

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Yčas is a Lithuanian surname. The Dictionary of Lituanian surnames suggests that it is an abbreviation of a baptismal name, but unclear which one, cf. Bulgarian Ичo/Ицо from Христо or Илия.[https://lkiis.lki.lt/pavardziu-duomenu-baze Surname database]; entries based on Lietuvių pavardžių žodynas, (ats. red. A. Vanagas, autoriai A. Vanagas, V. Maciejauskienė, M. Razmukaitė). Vilnius: Mokslas, 1985, T. 1; 1989, T. 2. Notable people with the surname include:

  • {{ill|Jonas Yčas|lt}} (1880–1931), pedagogue, state and public figure, professor, pioneer of national historiography, evangelical reformer
  • Martynas Yčas (1917–2014), American microbiologist of Lithuanian descent
  • {{ill|Martynas Yčas (politician)|lt|Martynas Yčas (1885)}} (1885–1941), Lithuanian public figure, lawyer, politician, publicist, editor, and statesman

See also

  • {{intitle|Ycas}}
  • {{intitle|Yciene}}
  • {{intitle|Ycaite}}

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