Setälä

Setälä is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the given name Setu, which itself is a Finnish variant of the given name Setti or Seth, of Hebrew origin. The surname is relatively common in Finland. Many individuals with the Setälä surname have contributed to various fields in Finnish society, including politics, academia, and arts. Notable individuals include Eemil Setälä, a Finnish politician and member of the Parliament of Finland, and Lauri K. Setälä, a Finnish diplomat. The name's prevalence and historical usage indicate its integration into Finnish family lineages over generations. The geographical distribution of the surname is primarily within Finland, though emigration has led to its presence in other countries as well. The etymology of the name reflects a common practice in Finnish naming traditions, where surnames are often derived from personal given names. Further genealogical research can trace the specific origins and branches of families bearing the Setälä surname.