About Kivela
The surname Kivela is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "kivi," meaning "stone" in Finnish. It is a common surname in Finland and is often used to denote someone who lived near or worked with stones. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or sturdy personality, symbolizing the strength and durability of a stone.
The surname Kivela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kivela based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Kivela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kivela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kivela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.