Jooninen
Jooninen is a Finnish surname that also appears as a given-name component in some contexts. The form belongs to the class of Finnish surnames formed with the -nen suffix, a productive element that often indicates derivation or affiliation. In etymology, Jooninen most likely originates from a personal name such as Joonas or Joon (Finnish variants of John), with the -nen suffix signifying “descendant of” or “belonging to.”
Geographical distribution: The surname is most common in Finland, particularly in regions where names with -nen
Usage: Jooninen is used as a family name in modern Finnish populations. It is not among the
Notable people: There are no widely cited public figures with the surname Jooninen in major reference works.
See also: Other Finnish surnames formed with -nen from personal names, such as Virtanen, Kontinen, and Nieminen.