Surname · Finnish origin
Heikkinen
Meaning
The surname Heikkinen means Son of Heikki (Henry).
Origin
Finnish
Type
patronymic
The origin of the surname Heikkinen
Heikkinen joins Heikki, the Finnish form of Henry, with -nen.
What kind of surname is Heikkinen?
Heikkinen is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Finnish naming tradition — you can read how Finnish surnames were formed on our Finnish last names page.
Other Finnish surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Heikkinen mean?
The surname Heikkinen means Son of Heikki (Henry). Heikkinen joins Heikki, the Finnish form of Henry, with -nen.
Where does the surname Heikkinen come from?
Heikkinen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Heikkinen?
Heikkinen is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Aaltonen, Hamalainen, Jarvinen, Korhonen, Koskinen, Laine.