Koivisto

Koivisto Meaning & Origin

About Koivisto
The surname Koivisto is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "koivu," meaning "birch tree." It is a common surname in Finland and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors lived near or worked with birch trees. The name may also have been given to people who lived in areas with a significant presence of birch trees or who had a personal connection to the tree, such as using its wood for various purposes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Koivisto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Koivisto: 495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koivisto 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 Koivisto is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFST
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OY2 V IH1 S T OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˌkɔɪˈvɪstoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koivisto in Braille

Here's how to represent Koivisto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Koivisto in braille

How to sign the name Koivisto using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Koivisto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Koivisto in sign language

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