räsinä

Räsinä is a Finnish surname. It is believed to originate from the word "räsy," which means rags or tattered cloth. The surname likely developed as a nickname for someone who was poor or whose clothing was in poor condition. Alternatively, it could have referred to someone who worked with rags, such as a rag picker or a textile worker. The surname is most commonly found in Finland, particularly in the western parts of the country. While not one of the most common surnames, it is a recognized part of Finnish onomastics. There are no widely known public figures with the surname Räsinä in international contexts, though it may be present in local or national Finnish circles. The etymology of the name points to a humble or occupational origin, common for many surnames that developed centuries ago. Its pronunciation is straightforward in Finnish, with a distinct "ä" sound.