kangasmaa

Kangasmaa is a Finnish-language term that can function as a surname and as a toponymic element. The word is formed from kangas, meaning fabric or meadow, and maa, meaning land or country. In Finnish place-name formation, kangas- compounds often indicate a location associated with textiles or with a field-like landscape, though the exact meaning can vary by historical context.

As a surname, Kangasmaa is uncommon and primarily recorded in Finland. Finnish surnames of this type are typically derived from farm names or local descriptors, suggesting that families adopting Kangasmaa may have origins linked to a farm or area connected with textile crafts, land, or both.

Usage and distribution of the surname have been noted in civil registers and genealogical records in Finland, with occurrences more common in rural regions where compound surnames are prevalent. There are no widely documented individuals with this surname who are recognized internationally.

See also: Kangas (surname); Maa (surname); Finnish toponymy.