There are
489
Haatajas in the USA
Haataja is the
44034th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Haataja

PaavoHaataja

Paavo Haataja was a Finnish journalist and writer known for his work on Finnish history and culture.

HannuHaataja

Hannu Haataja is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Chicago Blackhawks.

HelenaHaataja

Helena Haataja is a Finnish politician and member of the Finnish Parliament.

PekkaHaataja

Pekka Haataja is a Finnish artist known for his paintings and sculptures inspired by nature and mythology.

TeroHaataja

Tero Haataja is a Finnish entrepreneur and co-founder of several successful tech startups.

KaarloHaataja

Kaarlo Haataja was a Finnish architect known for his modernist designs and contributions to urban planning.

VeliHaataja

Veli Haataja is a Finnish economist and professor known for his research on labor economics and income inequality.

AnnaHaataja

Anna Haataja is a Finnish opera singer known for her powerful soprano voice and performances in major opera houses around the world.

EeroHaataja

Eero Haataja is a Finnish professional golfer who has competed in several international golf tournaments.

SirpaHaataja

Sirpa Haataja is a Finnish fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable fashion creations.

Haataja Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Haataja' is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word 'haataa', which means 'to pull' or 'to drag'. It was originally used as an occupational surname for someone who had the occupation of pulling or dragging heavy objects.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Haataja' is most commonly found in Finland, especially in the regions of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. It is also found in small numbers in other parts of Scandinavia and North America, particularly among Finnish immigrant communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Haataja' include 'Hättäinen' and 'Hättäjä'.
Migration and ImmigrationFinnish immigrants with the surname 'Haataja' have migrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Sweden, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in search of better economic opportunities.