Surname · Finnish origin
Nieminen
Meaning
The surname Nieminen means Of the headland.
Origin
Finnish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Nieminen
Nieminen joins niemi, “cape” or “headland,” with -nen.
What kind of surname is Nieminen?
Nieminen 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.
Other Finnish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Nieminen mean?
The surname Nieminen means Of the headland. Nieminen joins niemi, “cape” or “headland,” with -nen.
Where does the surname Nieminen come from?
Nieminen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Nieminen?
Nieminen is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Aaltonen, Hamalainen, Heikkinen, Jarvinen, Korhonen, Koskinen.