Kentäs

Kentäs is a Finnish surname. The name is derived from the placename Kenttä, a village in the municipality of Lumijoki, Finland. The word "kenttä" itself means "field" in Finnish. Surnames in Finland became more common during the 19th century, as many people adopted surnames based on their place of origin or occupation. The Kentäs surname likely originated from families living in or associated with the Kenttä village. As with many surnames, individuals bearing the Kentäs name have spread throughout Finland and also to other countries due to migration. Information regarding prominent individuals with the Kentäs surname is not widely documented in general public records. The distribution of the surname is primarily concentrated within Finland.