kiviltä

Kiviltä is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the Finnish word "kivi," meaning stone or rock. The suffix "-ltä" is a partitive case ending, suggesting a connection to or origin from something stony. The name likely originated as a placename or a topographical descriptor, indicating a place with many stones or a rocky environment. Surnames in Finland often have roots in nature, occupation, or place of origin. As such, kiviltä would fall into the category of a topographical surname. It is not a widely known or historically prominent surname on an international scale, but it is present within Finland. Information on prominent individuals with the surname is limited in public records, suggesting it is a relatively uncommon name. The prevalence of the surname can be tracked through Finnish population registries, which generally indicate its distribution within the country. Like many Finnish surnames, its adoption likely occurred during periods when surnames became more standardized in Finland, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.