There are
899
Harjus in the USA
Harju is the
26975th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Harju

PaavoHarju

Paavo Harju was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

IlmariHarju

Ilmari Harju was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.

AinoHarju

Aino Harju was a Finnish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

AnttiHarju

Antti Harju is a Finnish cross-country skier who has competed in multiple World Championships.

MariaHarju

Maria Harju is a Finnish actress known for her roles in various Finnish films and television series.

MikkoHarju

Mikko Harju is a Finnish ice hockey player who has played for various teams in the Finnish Liiga.

EevaHarju

Eeva Harju was a Finnish politician who served in the Parliament of Finland from 1951 to 1954.

RistoHarju

Risto Harju is a Finnish architect known for his works in modernist and functionalist styles.

AnnaHarju

Anna Harju is a Finnish journalist and author known for her investigative reporting and non-fiction books.

HeikkiHarju

Heikki Harju is a Finnish photographer known for his black and white documentary photographs.

Harju Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Harju' is of Finnish origin. It is derived from the Finnish word 'harju', which means 'ridge' in English. The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near or on a ridge.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Harju' is primarily found in Finland, particularly in the regions of Häme, Pirkanmaa, and Pohjois-Pohjanmaa. It is less common in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Harju' include 'Harjula', 'Harjunen', 'Harjusola', and 'Harjumaa'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Harju', particularly to countries with Finnish communities, such as Sweden, the United States, and Canada.