There are
333
Kivelas in the USA
Kivela is the
60505th
most common last name in the USA

Kivela Genealogy

OriginsThe Kivela surname originates from Finland and is associated with Finnish ancestry. It is derived from the word 'kive' meaning 'stone', reflecting a possible ancestral connection to stonemasonry or a geographic feature.
Geographic DistributionThe Kivela surname is most commonly found in Finland, where it has a significant presence. It is less prevalent in other countries, but Finnish communities in countries such as Sweden, Norway, and the United States may also bear this surname.
VariationsVariations of the Kivela surname may include Kivelaenen, Kivelä, and Kievela.