About Niemela
The surname Niemela is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "niemi," meaning "cape" or "peninsula." It is a common surname in Finland and is often associated with individuals who lived near or on a cape or peninsula. The name may have been given to people who resided in such locations or who were identified by the geographical features of their surroundings.
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The surname Niemela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niemela 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 Niemela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Niemela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Niemela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.