Kivi (surname)

Kivi is a Finnish surname. It is derived from the Finnish word "kivi," meaning "stone" or "rock." As a surname, it likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a prominent stone or rocky area, or perhaps as an occupational name for a stonemason or someone who worked with stone.

The surname Kivi is relatively common in Finland. Notable people with the surname Kivi include:

• Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872): Considered the national author of Finland, known for his novel Seitsemän veljestä (Seven Brothers).

The distribution of the surname Kivi is primarily concentrated in Finland. Its frequency is relatively low outside of Finland, although individuals with the surname may be found in countries with significant Finnish diaspora populations, such as Sweden, the United States, and Canada.