Korhonen
The origin of the surname Korhonen
Korhonen, Finland’s most common surname, joins a dialect word (linked to “proud”) with the -nen ending.
What kind of surname is Korhonen?
Korhonen is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. 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 descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Korhonen mean?
The surname Korhonen means From korho, plus -nen. Korhonen, Finland’s most common surname, joins a dialect word (linked to “proud”) with the -nen ending.
Where does the surname Korhonen come from?
Korhonen is a surname of Finnish origin.
What kind of surname is Korhonen?
Korhonen is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Finnish surnames?
Other Finnish surnames include Aaltonen, Hamalainen, Heikkinen, Jarvinen, Koskinen, Laine.