Mertanen
Mertanen is a Finnish name used both as a place name and as a surname. In geography, Mertanen appears as a toponym in several localities across Finland, often as a district, village, or neighborhood within larger municipalities. These places are typically rural or semi-rural and may be referenced in local maps, postal records, and regional histories. The precise locations and administrative status of each Mertanen can vary over time as municipalities are reorganized.
As a surname, Mertanen is of Finnish origin and falls into the category of toponymic surnames, derived
Etymology: The name is part of the broader Finnish naming tradition that forms surnames from farm or