About Rasanen
The surname Rasanen is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "räisänen," which means "sandpiper" in Finnish. Sandpipers are small, migratory birds found near bodies of water. The surname Rasanen likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a sandpiper, such as being agile, quick, or having a slender build. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Rasanen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rasanen 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 Rasanen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rasanen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rasanen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.