Kärkinen
Kärkinen is a Finnish surname. The word "kärki" in Finnish can mean tip, point, peak, or vanguard. Therefore, Kärkinen literally translates to something like "the one from the tip" or "the pointed one." This surname is relatively common in Finland, indicating it likely originated from a geographical feature or a descriptive characteristic of an early ancestor.
Surnames in Finland, like in many other European countries, became standardized over time. Many surnames are
Notable individuals with the surname Kärkinen exist in various fields, contributing to Finnish society. Examples might