Selännettä

Selännettä is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the word "selänne," which translates to "ridge" or "esker" in English, referring to a long, narrow, sinuous ridge of stratified sand and gravel, typically deposited by meltwater streams flowing beneath a glacier. Therefore, the surname likely originated as a topographic name, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on such a geological feature. The surname is relatively uncommon. Historical records indicate its presence in Finland for several centuries. As with many surnames, its exact origin and the lineage of prominent families bearing the name may be subjects of genealogical research. The name's association with the natural landscape is a common theme in Finnish surname etymology.