Pihlajamäki (surname)

Pihlajamäki is a Finnish surname. It is primarily found in Finland. The name is derived from two Finnish words: pihlaja, meaning rowan tree (mountain ash), and mäki, meaning hill. Thus, Pihlajamäki literally translates to "Rowan Hill" or "Mountain Ash Hill." As a surname, it likely originated as a descriptive name associated with a place characterized by rowan trees on a hill. The surname may also be toponymic, meaning it was adopted by people who lived in or originated from a place named Pihlajamäki. Population statistics indicate a relatively small number of people bearing the name, making it a somewhat uncommon Finnish surname.