Kivisalmis
Kivisalmis is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the Finnish words "kivi," meaning stone, and "salmi," meaning strait or sound, often referring to a narrow body of water. Therefore, the name literally translates to "stone strait" or "stone sound." Surnames in Finland, like in many other European countries, became more common during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often adopted from geographical features, occupations, or patronymics.
The distribution of the Kivisalmis surname is primarily concentrated in Finland. While it is not among the