Raudkivi
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Estonian |
| Meaning | granite, rubble |
| Region of origin | Estonia |
Raudkivi is an Estonian language surname meaning granite or rubble; the literal translation of the compound words raud (iron) and kivi (stone). As of 1 January 2023, 65 men and 70 women in Estonia bear the surname Raudkivi. Raudkivi ranks 1480th for men and 1522nd for women in the distribution of surnames in the country.[1] The surname Raudkivi is most common in Järva County, where 5.03 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname.[1]
Notable people bearing the surname Raudkivi include:
- Arved Raudkivi (1923–2022), Estonian-New Zealand engineer
- Hilda Raudkivi (1927–1997), Estonian radio journalist
- Priit Raudkivi (1920–1970), Estonian actor
- Priit Raudkivi (historian) (born 1954), Estonian historian
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Raudkivi". Eesti nimede statistika (in Estonian). 1 January 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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