Lampela

Lampela is a Finnish surname. Surnames in Finland, like Lampela, often have origins in nature, occupations, or personal characteristics. "Lampela" is derived from the word "lampi," which means "pond" or "small lake" in Finnish. The "-ela" suffix is a common suffix used to denote a place or origin, therefore "Lampela" signifies "a place with a pond" or "from the pond." People with the surname Lampela likely had ancestors who lived near a pond or small lake, or whose homestead was named Lampela. The surname is relatively common in Finland.