mäkiset

Mäkiset is a Finnish plural form used primarily as a proper noun to refer to the Mäki family, i.e., all members bearing the surname Mäki. In Finnish naming tradition, adding the suffix -set to a surname creates a collective reference to the family group, so Mäkiset denotes “the Mäki family.” The term is capitalized when used as a name.

Etymology and meaning: The root Mäki comes from the Finnish word for hill, maki. The plural form Mäkiset reflects a common linguistic pattern in Finnish for indicating a family lineage or household associated with a given surname. As a family designation, Mäkiset does not function as a general noun describing hills or terrain, but as the name of a family.

Usage: Mäkiset is typically employed in Finnish-language texts to discuss multiple members of the Mäki family, such as in genealogical records, news reports, or family histories. It is not a term with a separate standalone meaning beyond identifying a family group, and outside of genealogical or biographical contexts its use is uncommon.

See also: Mäki, Finnish surnames, List of Finnish family names.