Finnish surnames
surname 1
Laakkonen
race/usage: Finnish
source: Possibly from a diminutive of the given name Niklas.
surname 2
Aaltonen
race/usage: Finnish
source: From Finnish aalto meaning "wave".
surname 3
Linna
race/usage: Finnish
source: Means "castle" in Finnish. A famous namesake is Väinö Linna (1920-1992),... >all
surname 4
Järvinen
race/usage: Finnish
source: Derived from Finnish järvi meaning "lake". It is one of the most common ... >all
surname 5
Pekkanen
race/usage: Finnish
source: Derived from the given name Pekka.
surname 6
Niemi
race/usage: Finnish
source: Means "peninsula, cape" in Finnish.
surname 7
Mäkinen
race/usage: Finnish
source: Derived from Finnish mäki meaning "hill".
surname 8
Karjalainen
race/usage: Finnish
source: Derived from Finnish Karjala meaning "Karelia". Karelia is an area on th... >all
About Finnish Surname Finder
This is a Finnish Surname Finder, using which you can find commonly used Finnish surnames(last names/family names).
Surnames are cultural symbols passed down from generation to generation in human society, and surnames are also known as "Last name" and "Family name", usually carrying the history and inheritance of the family. Surnames usually originate from ancestors' names, occupations, geographical locations, or other important elements such as past stories, providing people with a deeper understanding of their family origins. Almost all surnames of ethnic groups around the world have these characteristics.
As you can see, this page defaults to displaying 8 Finnishsurnames, each listing the meaning, which can help you find some interesting and meaningful surnames.