KALNINS
Kalnins
Kalnins is a Latvian surname that is derived from the Latvian word "kalns," which means "hill" in English. The surname Kalnins is common in Latvia and among Latvian communities around the world.
The name likely originated from individuals who either lived near hills or were associated with hills in some way, reflecting the importance of nature and landscape in Latvian culture.
Those with the surname Kalnins can trace their ancestry to Latvia, a country located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. Latvia has a rich history and culture, and the surname Kalnins is a part of this heritage.
Individuals with the surname Kalnins may also have connections to other Baltic and Eastern European countries due to migration patterns and historical ties in the region.
Today, the surname Kalnins is found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with Latvian diaspora communities. It represents a link to Latvian history, language, and traditions, as well as to the beauty of the Latvian landscape with its rolling hills.
There are approximately 171 people named Kalnins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Kalnins.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andris
- Arturs
- Conrad
- Edgars
- Edward
- Ivan
- John
- Juris
- Kristaps
- Nicholas
- Oskars
- Paul
- Richard
- Rihards
Female
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Janis
- Krystyna
- Mara
- Natalie
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Tina