There are
478
Niskanens in the USA
Niskanen is the
44872nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Niskanen

RaimoNiskanen

Raimo Niskanen is a Finnish football player who currently plays as a midfielder for FC Haka.

PekkaNiskanen

Pekka Niskanen is a Finnish former ski jumper who competed in the 1980s. He won a bronze medal at the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

MikkoNiskanen

Mikko Niskanen was a Finnish film director and actor, known for his work in the Finnish New Wave cinema movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

SallaNiskanen

Salla Niskanen is a Finnish cross-country skier who has competed in international events, including the Winter Olympics and the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

HannuNiskanen

Hannu Niskanen is a Finnish retired middle-distance runner who competed in the 1500 meters event. He represented Finland at the Olympic Games.

Aino-KaisaSaarinen

Aino-Kaisa Saarinen is a retired Finnish cross-country skier who won multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

TatuNiskanen

Tatu Niskanen is a Finnish ice hockey player who currently plays as a forward for Tappara in the Finnish Liiga.

VesaNiskanen

Vesa Niskanen is a Finnish ice hockey player who has represented Finland at international tournaments and currently plays in the Finnish Liiga.

IiroNiskanen

Iiro Niskanen is a Finnish actor known for his roles in Finnish television series and films, including the popular series 'Bordertown.'

TuomasNiskanen

Tuomas Niskanen is a Finnish badminton player who has competed in international tournaments and represented Finland at the European Games.

Niskanen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Niskanen' is of Finnish origin. It is derived from the Finnish word 'niska', which means 'neck' or 'the back of the head'. The suffix 'nen' is a common Finnish surname ending, indicating 'son of'. The name likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Niska.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Niskanen' is primarily found in Finland and among the Finnish diaspora. It is most commonly found in regions with a significant Finnish population, such as Finland, Sweden, and Northern America.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Niskanen' include 'Niskane', 'Niskan', and 'Niskana'. These variations may be influenced by regional dialects or changes in spelling over time.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Niskanen' have migrated and immigrated primarily as part of the Finnish diaspora. Finns have migrated to countries such as Sweden, the United States, Canada, and Australia in search of better economic opportunities. The surname 'Niskanen' may be found among Finnish communities in these countries.