Paulauskienė is a Lithuanian feminine surname, the married form of Paulauskas, which itself derives from the given name Paulius, the Lithuanian form of Paul. The suffix -ienė is standard in Lithuanian surnames to denote a married woman, matching the genitive or possessive form of the husband's name. Thus, Paulauskienė means "wife of Paulauskas" or "belonging to Paulauskas." Etymology and Roots The name's ultimate root is the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," famously borne by Saint Paul the Apostle, a central figure in early Christianity. As of the 2020s, the surname Paulauskienė is concentrated primarily in Lithuania, reflecting the common practice of Lithuanian surnames distinguishing marital status. Meaning: Feminine married form of Paulauskas, from Paulius < Paul ("small, humble") Origin: Lithuanian Type: Surname (matronymic, marital) Usage Regions: Lithuania