Kuusemäe

Kuusemäe is an Estonian surname. It literally translates to "Spruce Hill" or "Fir Hill". Surnames in Estonia, especially those referencing natural features, often originate from locations where families lived or from a desire to differentiate themselves within a community. The "kuuse" part refers to the spruce or fir tree, and "mäe" is the genitive case of "mägi," meaning hill or mountain. Therefore, Kuusemäe likely indicated a family originating from or residing near a hill covered with spruce or fir trees. The surname is relatively common in Estonia.