Topelius

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Type Surname (from location)

Pronounced Pron. /tɔ.ˈpě.lɪ.ɵs/(Swedish) /to.ˈpe.li.ʉs/(Finland Swedish) [key·simplify]

Other Forms FormsToppelius

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Finnish place name Toppila in Ostrobothnia, Finland. Zachris Topelius (1818-1898) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, journalist, and historian.

Added 10/12/2017 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 12/13/2020 by Beautiful Victory