Koski
Koski | |
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Family name | |
Meaning | "rapids", derived from koski ("rapids, whitewater") |
Region of origin | Finland |
Language(s) of origin | Finnish |
Related names | Koskinen, Koskela |
Koski is a surname originating in Finland (in Finnish, it means "rapids"). It may also refer to (alphabetically).
The name is originating in Western Finland. Finnish people had to get surnames around 1870 - 1890. Name Koski, rapids, was an easy option because people lived near rivers and mills. It could also tell your home: your family lived near rapids.
People
- Brian Koski (born 20th century), U.S. commentator on football (soccer) talk shows
- Eetu Koski (born 1992), Finnish ice hockey player
- Ilkka Koski (born 1928), Finnish boxer, Olympic bronze medal
- Jarmo Koski (born 1951), Finnish actor, voice actor
- Markku Koski (born 1981), Finnish snowboarder
Places
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