Niskanen
Niskanen is a surname of Finnish origin. The name employs the common Finnish suffix -nen, which is often found in surnames and can indicate origin or lineage. It is most prevalent in Finland and among Finnish-descended communities abroad.
The most widely known bearer of the name in scholarly literature is William A. Niskanen (1932–2011), an
Beyond this notable economist, Niskanen primarily exists as a family name carried by individuals of Finnish