Lithuanians

People from Lithuania, a Baltic country in Northern Europe.

Term Origin Meaning
Balt From "Baltic"
Lit Shortening of "Lithuanian"
Lithwhack Was used as a nickname for unstable, mead-swilling Lithuanians.
Litvok Lithuanian Jews. From the Polish word for Lithuania, Some Jews do not consider this an insult but ethnic Lithuanians do
Lugan Reasons unknown. Possible origins in the Chicago area.
Wanian Typically refers to Lithuanians who have recently moved to North America, or sometimes Lithuanians still living in the old country. Not usually used to refer to exiles (see "Lugan").