Anglikainen

Anglikainen is a Finnish surname. The name itself is derived from the Finnish word "angli", which means "angel". It is possible that the surname originated as a given name or a nickname that was later adopted as a surname. The prevalence of the surname is relatively low within Finland.

Historically, surnames in Finland became more common during the 18th and 19th centuries. Before that, patronymic naming was the norm, where a child's surname was derived from their father's first name (e.g., Virtanen meaning son of Virt). As families grew and population increased, fixed surnames became necessary for administrative purposes, leading to the adoption of various types of names, including those derived from nature, occupations, or even abstract concepts like "angel".

While the precise origins of every Anglikainen family are not documented, the etymology points to a potentially positive or spiritual association. The surname does not carry any particular historical or significant cultural weight beyond its linguistic roots. As with many Finnish surnames, its meaning is directly tied to the Finnish language.