Suuremaa

Suuremaa is an Estonian surname. As of 2023, it is the 347th most common surname in Estonia, with 189 individuals bearing the name. The surname appears to be of Estonian origin. There is limited publicly available information regarding the historical origin or specific etymology of the surname Suuremaa. However, the prefix "Suur" in Estonian means "big" or "great," and "maa" means "land" or "earth." This suggests a possible connection to a large estate or territory historically associated with an ancestor. It is common for Estonian surnames to be derived from geographical features or descriptive terms related to land ownership. Like many Estonian surnames, Suuremaa likely developed during the 19th century when many Estonians adopted fixed surnames. Further genealogical research would be required to trace the specific lineage and historical context of the Suuremaa family.