Künnap is an Estonian surname derived from künnapuu ("European white elm"), often used to make agricultural ploughs. As of 1 January 2021, 118 men and 120 women have the surname Künnap in Estonia. In terms of the distribution of surnames, Künnap ranks 653rd for men and 724th for women. [1] The surname is most commonly found in Pärnu County, where 6.81 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the name.[1]
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Meaning | "sinew" |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Künnapas, Künnapuu, Künnapu |
Notable people bearing the surname Künnap include:
- Ago Künnap (born 1941), linguist
- Asko Künnap (born 1971), artist, graphic designer, and writer
- Jaan Künnap (born 1948), mountaineer, photographer, and sports coach
- Mait Künnap (born 1982), tennis player
References
edit- ^ a b Nimede statistika. Künnap. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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