Luoma

Luoma is a surname of Finnish origin. It is found among Finnish people and in populations with Finnish ancestry. The precise etymology is not widely documented in readily available sources; many Finnish surnames derive from farm names, landscape features, or descriptive terms.

Geography and toponymy: The name Luoma also occurs as a place name in Finland, designating several small rural localities or former farm settlements in different regions. These places are typically not large towns and usually have modest populations. As a toponym, Luoma reflects a common Finnish practice of naming places after local features or homesteads.

Usage and distribution: Beyond Finland, the surname Luoma appears in diaspora communities, including in Sweden and North America, reflecting historical Finnish emigration.

Notable people: A number of individuals bearing the surname Luoma have gained recognition in various fields, such as sports, academia, and the arts. There is no single figure universally dominant in public life carrying the name.

See also: Luomanen; Luomaa.