Juhonpoika

Juhonpoika is a Finnish patronymic surname. It literally translates to "son of Juho." Juho is a Finnish given name, a variant of Johannes, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Therefore, Juhonpoika signifies "son of Juho" or "son of the gracious one." This type of patronymic naming convention was historically common in Finland and other Nordic countries.

In Finland, patronymic surnames were widely used until the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Surnames were often formed by taking the father's given name and adding the suffix "-poika" (son) or "-tytär" (daughter). While many Finnish families adopted fixed surnames during this period, some retained their patronymics. Juhonpoika is one such surname that has persisted.

Individuals with the surname Juhonpoika can trace their lineage back to an ancestor named Juho. The surname's prevalence is primarily concentrated within Finland. It is not a widespread international surname, reflecting its Finnish origins and the historical naming practices of the region.