Konteinen

Konteinen is a Finnish surname. The suffix -nen is common in Finnish family names and often signals a toponymic origin or a descriptive attribute related to an ancestor’s dwelling or landscape. The exact etymology of Konteinen is not widely documented in major surname references, but it fits the pattern of names formed in Finland during the era when fixed hereditary names became standard in the 19th century. The root of the name may derive from a place name or a feature associated with a family’s origin.

Geographic distribution of Konteinen indicates it is most commonly found in Finland and is relatively uncommon overall. Among Finnish emigrants, small numbers have appeared in countries with historical Finnish communities, such as Sweden, the United States, and Canada, though occurrences outside Finland are not widespread.

In usage, Konteinen has appeared in civil records and genealogical sources as a legitimate surname. It is not associated with a single, widely recognized historical figure or organization, and individuals bearing the name pursue a variety of professions and activities in contemporary contexts.

See also: Finnish surnames; suffix -nen.