About Makela
The surname Makela is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "mäki," meaning "hill" in Finnish. It is a common surname in Finland and is often used to denote someone who lived near or on a hill. The name Makela can also be found in other countries, particularly among Finnish immigrants and their descendants.
The surname Makela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Makela 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 Makela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Makela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Makela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.