Haavapää

Haavapää is a Finnish surname. It is derived from elements in the Finnish language relating to nature. Specifically, "Haapa" translates to "aspen" (the tree species Populus tremula) and "pää" translates to "head" or "end". The surname likely originated as a place-name descriptor, possibly referring to someone who lived near an aspen grove or at the edge of a settlement characterized by aspens. As a surname, it likely became hereditary over generations. The prevalence of the name is concentrated in Finland.