Matinpoika

Matinpoika is a Finnish patronymic surname. In Finnish naming conventions, a patronymic surname indicates the father's given name. Matinpoika literally translates to "son of Matti". Matti is a common Finnish given name, derived from Matthew. Therefore, a person with the surname Matinpoika would be identified as the son of someone named Matti. This naming practice was historically widespread in Finland, particularly in rural areas, as a way to identify individuals. While many Finnish families have adopted fixed surnames over time, patronymics like Matinpoika have persisted as surnames for some families. The use of patronymics is less common in modern Finland than it once was, with most citizens now having inherited fixed surnames. However, Matinpoika remains a recognized surname.