päänästi

Päänästi is a Finnish surname. Its literal translation from Finnish is "head flea" or "lice of the head." This is a common characteristic of some Finnish surnames, often derived from occupations, animal names, or descriptive terms. The surname likely originated from a nickname or a humorous reference to an ancestor. As with many surnames, its exact origin and the specific circumstances of its first use are not precisely documented, but the components of the word are straightforward Finnish words. It is a relatively uncommon surname within Finland.