Jämäläinen
Jämäläinen is a Finnish surname. The word "jämä" in Finnish can mean leftover, remnant, or residue. This suggests the surname might have originated from a context related to having something left over, perhaps in a business or agricultural sense, or it could refer to a person who was a remnant or survivor of some event. Surnames often have humble or descriptive origins tied to occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.
The prevalence of the Jämäläinen surname is relatively low in Finland. Genealogical records and population statistics
Individuals with the Jämäläinen surname can be found throughout Finland, though their distribution might be concentrated