Heikkis

Heikkis is a surname of Finnish origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name Heikki. Heikki is the Finnish form of the given name Henry, which has Germanic roots and is thought to mean "home ruler" or "estate ruler." As a patronymic, Heikkis would have originally indicated "son of Heikki." Surnames became more common in Finland during the 19th century, and many families adopted names based on their father's given name. The suffix "-nen" is a common diminutive or patronymic ending in Finnish, and while Heikki is the root, Heikkis is a variation that also signifies a connection to the name Heikki. Families with the surname Heikkis can be found primarily in Finland and in countries with significant Finnish diaspora, such as Sweden, Canada, and the United States. The prevalence of the surname is consistent with the commonality of the given name Heikki in Finland over generations. It is a relatively common surname within Finland.