'lumberjack' originates from the English word 'lumber,' which referred to timber, and 'jack,' a common name for a man or worker.

'lumberjack' evolved from the combination of 'lumber' and 'jack' in the 19th century to describe workers in the logging industry.

Initially, it referred specifically to workers who cut down trees, but now it can also refer to the stereotypical image of a rugged, plaid-wearing man.