FinnNorwegian
FinnNorwegian refers to a demographic and cultural group primarily found in the northern regions of Norway, specifically Finnmark county. This group is characterized by its ancestral ties to Finland and has a distinct cultural heritage shaped by this origin and its Norwegian environment. Historically, the migration of Finnish people to northern Norway, often referred to as Kven migration, occurred in waves, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries. These settlers brought with them their language, customs, and traditional ways of life, which have influenced the cultural landscape of the region.
The FinnNorwegian identity is closely linked to the Kven language, a Finnic language related to Finnish. While