Suviste

Suviste is an Estonian surname. The name is derived from suvi, the Estonian word for "summer," combined with the common suffix -ste, which appears in several Estonian family names. This formation is typically considered to be toponymic or descriptive, possibly indicating an origin near a place associated with summer or a characteristic attributed to an ancestral family. The standard spelling is Suviste, and the pronunciation in Estonian approximates soo-vee-ste.

The surname is most prevalent in Estonia, with bearers living in other countries as part of the Estonian diaspora. In genealogical and civil records, Suviste has appeared since at least the 19th century, though distribution details vary by region and record type.

Notable people with the surname Suviste include individuals who have contributed to culture, sports, science, and public life in Estonia and elsewhere. The name is part of the broader Estonian onomastic tradition and reflects patterns of surname formation in the Baltic region.

There are no widely cited variants or separate articles dedicated to Suviste in major reference works, but it is recognized as a legitimate Estonian surname and can be encountered in biographical and genealogical contexts.