Mäkeläiset
Mäkeläiset is a common Finnish surname. The name derives from the Finnish word "mäki," meaning hill, and the suffix "-läinen," indicating origin or inhabitant. Therefore, Mäkeläiset literally translates to "people from the hill" or "hill dwellers."
As a surname, Mäkeläiset indicates that the original bearers of the name likely lived in or near
It is a relatively common surname in Finland, found across various regions. Like many surnames, it can