Surname · Finnish origin
Makinen
Meaning
The surname Makinen means Of the hill.
Origin
Finnish
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Makinen
Mäkinen joins mäki, “hill,” with -nen.
What kind of surname is Makinen?
Makinen is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Finnish naming tradition — you can read how Finnish surnames were formed on our Finnish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Makinen
You may also see this surname written as:
- Mäkinen
Other Finnish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Makinen mean?
The surname Makinen means Of the hill. Mäkinen joins mäki, “hill,” with -nen.
Where does the surname Makinen come from?
Makinen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Makinen?
Makinen is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Makinen?
Variant spellings of Makinen include Mäkinen.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Aaltonen, Hamalainen, Heikkinen, Jarvinen, Korhonen, Koskinen.