Hirvonen

Hirvonen is a Finnish surname. It is most common in Finland and among Finnish communities abroad, including Sweden and North America.

The name derives from the Finnish word hirvi, meaning moose or elk, combined with the common surname suffix -nen. This pattern is typical of many Finnish family names. Hirvonen likely originated as a toponymic or descriptive surname referring to a place associated with moose habitat or a farm that bore a related name, later becoming hereditary.

In Finland, the surname is borne by a number of individuals and is considered relatively common within the country.

Notable people with this surname include Mikko Hirvonen, a Finnish rally driver who competed in the World Rally Championship and earned multiple wins and podiums.