Surname · Finnish origin
Jarvinen
Meaning
The surname Jarvinen means Of the lake.
Origin
Finnish
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Jarvinen
Järvinen joins järvi, “lake,” with -nen.
What kind of surname is Jarvinen?
Jarvinen is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Finnish naming tradition — you can read how Finnish surnames were formed on our Finnish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Jarvinen
You may also see this surname written as:
- Järvinen
Other Finnish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Jarvinen mean?
The surname Jarvinen means Of the lake. Järvinen joins järvi, “lake,” with -nen.
Where does the surname Jarvinen come from?
Jarvinen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Jarvinen?
Jarvinen is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Jarvinen?
Variant spellings of Jarvinen include Järvinen.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Aaltonen, Hamalainen, Heikkinen, Korhonen, Koskinen, Laine.